Kronik hepatit B virüs enfeksiyonu olan 18-30 yaş arası erkek hastalarda hepatit A seroprevalansı

• Published in: Gülhane tıp dergisi Vol. 58; no. 4; p. 373
• Main Authors: Afyon, Murat, Şimşek, Berksan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English; Turkish
• Published: Ankara Gulhane Medical Journal 01.12.2016
• Subjects: Hepatitis; Immunization; Infections
• ISSN: 1302-0471; 2146-8052
• DOI: 10.5455/Gulhane.212062

Aim: In the presence of chronic liver disease such as chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, Hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection can be more severe. Due to determine the rate of HAV seronegativity and the need for HAV immunization, a crosssectional study was planned in patients with HBV infection in young adult age group which is thought to increase susceptibility to HAV infection. Materials and Method: Patients who applied Infectious Diseases outpatient clinic between 01 January 2013 – 31 September 2013 were evaluated retrospectively. Results: The data of 239 male patients ranging between ages 18 and 30 were included in the study. Anti-HAV IgG positivity was detected in 139 (74.9%) patients and anti-HAV IgG negativity was detected in 60 (25.1%) patients. Conclusion: In order to determine the need for immunization in patients with HBV infection, more attention should be given to anti-HAV IgG scan and if necessary, vaccination should be done.