Research Article

HBsAg, Anti-HBs and Anti-HCV Seroprevalence of the Patients Applied to the Medical Faculty of Bezmialem Foundation University

10.4274/Vhd.28199

  • Meryem IRAZ
  • Bilge GÜLTEPE
  • Mehmet Ziya DOYMAZ

Viral Hepat J 2013;19(3):106-109

Objective:

The infections caused by hepatitis B and hepatitis C virus are still remain one of most important health problems for our country. The purpose of this study was to determine the frequency of HBsAg, anti-HBs and anti-HCV positivity in the patients who were admitted to the Research Hospital of the Medical Faculty of Bezmialem Vakif University between November 2011 and May 2013.

Materials and Methods:

The blood samples were tested for HBsAg, Anti-HBs and anti-HCV by chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassey (CMIA) ( Advia Centaur, Siemens, Almanya)

Conclusion:

The results detected for hepatitis B and hepatitis C virus seropositivity in our region are comparable to those found in other regions of Turkey.

Keywords: HBsAg, Anti-HBs, Anti-HCV, seroprevalance

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