epidemiological study on virus hepatitis in Alexandria II- Liver and renal functions in virus hepatitis

ABSTRACT

This study was carried on 100 cases [50 males and 50 females] aged 20-40 years, clinically diagnosed as virus hepatitis, admitted to Alexandria Fever Hospital. A control group of 100 healthy persons were chosen. Blood samples were taken for estimation of the following parameters Hepatitis B surface antigen, serum alanine aminotransferase [ALT or SGPT], serum aminotransferase [AST or SGOT], serum alkaline phosphatase and serum bilirubin. In addition a 24 hours urine specimens were collected for estimation of 17-ketosteroid. The obtained results showed that liver function tests were increased significantly among patients in both groups HBsAg positive and HBsAg negative, while no difference was detected between both groups. The level of urinary 17- ketosteroid was found to be increased in all types of hepatitis