ABSTRACT
Background: Hepatitis B Virus is one of the major global health problems. Even though there is a vaccine for prevention of HBV exists, still HBV is a major concern and research works are still undergoing because HBV is highly contagious and can cause second most deadly cancer. Aim: We have undertaken this study, as we noticed there is an increase in number of HBV positive patients. Here we have tried to create awareness about HBV to general population. Methods: A Retrospective study has undertaken on Hepatitis B samples for a study period of 2015 to 2018. Data related to this study was collected from laboratory and hospital documentations. Depending on clinical condition, all the patients with or without symptoms from different departments were subjected to Hepatitis B testing by ICT method. Results: There is an increasing prevalence of Hepatitis B noted. In 2015, 0.61% cases were HBV positive in 2016, 0.62% were positive in 2017, 0.52% positive cases were observed; Where as in 2018 1.12% of HBV positive cases. Out of 640 HBV positive patients, 399 (62.3%) were females and remaining 241 (37.6%) were males. There is no major difference noted in prevalence of HBV among different age groups and sex during the study period of each year. Conclusion: State Health authorities should provide resources and guidelines for high quality testing and treatment of HBV. Testing measures need to improved and standardise in all health sectors and blood banks.