Clinical Features of HBsAg Positive Patient in Srinagarind Hospital

Hepatitis B infection which is acquired through contact with the blood or secreta of a person carrying the hepatitis B virus, is a common disease world-wide.  The clinical features of hepatitis B infection are acute hepatitis, chronic hepatitis asn asymptomatic carrier.  295 patients who had positive for HBsAg, seen in Srinagarind Hosiptial during June 1987 and December 1987 was analysed. The most common clinical feature was asymptomatic carriers (66.78%).  There were acute hepatitis in 18.3%, cirrhosis of the liver in 7.80% and chronic hepatitis in 7.12%. Acute fulminating, the most severe clinical feature of hepatitis B infection, was not found in this series.