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Hepatitis 'B' and 'C' seropositive cases in the practice of ENT-head and neck surgery, where do we stand?
Pakistan Journal of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. 2009; 25 (3): 57-59
in English | IMEMR | ID: emr-134028
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To determine the frequency of hepatitis 'B' and 'C' virus in patients admitted with pathologies of Ear, Nose, Throat or Head and Neck for surgery, Non intervention, descriptive. Department of ENT-Head and Neck Surgery Dow University of Health Sciences and Civil Hospital Karachi, from September2006 to August 2008. Sampling was done by probability stratified technique. A total number of 832 patients admitted in department of ENT. Civil Hospital Karachi were screened by ELISA method before surgery. All the subject were unaware of their serological status regarding hepatitis B surface antigen [HBs Ag] and hepatitis C antibody [HCV Ab]. Patients admitted through emergency department, those admitted for conservative management and those under 10 years of age were not included in this study. Age, gender and risk factors like history of blood transfusion, dental treatment, any surgical intervention, home deliveries and shaving by barbers were taken as variables. Statistical analysis was done on SPSS, Out of 832 patients screened, 126 [15.14%] were seropositive out of whom 52 [41.26%] were males and 74 [58 73%] were females. HBV was positive in 31 [24.60%] [M=12; F=19] and HCV was positive in 95 [75. 39%] patients [M 38, F 57]. Variables did not show any statistically significant effect over the results. Universal screening rather than selective screening for HBV and HCV infection of all pre surgical cases should be exercised to prevent spread of infection among healthcare workers as well as community
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Index: IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean) Main subject: Otolaryngology / Hepatitis B virus / Hepatitis C / Hepacivirus / Head / Neck Limits: Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Pak. J. Otolaryngol.-Head Neck Surg. Year: 2009

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Index: IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean) Main subject: Otolaryngology / Hepatitis B virus / Hepatitis C / Hepacivirus / Head / Neck Limits: Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Pak. J. Otolaryngol.-Head Neck Surg. Year: 2009