Frequency of Hepatitis B, C and Human Immunodeficiency virus in blood donors at Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore

ABSTRACT

To find out the frequency of hepatitis B, C and human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] in blood donors at Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore. Design: This is a non-interventional study. Study Period Period of this study is from 1-1-2005 to 30-6-2005. Study was conducted at the Blood Bank of Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore. Subjects and Methods: In this study 18216 young healthy voluntary blood donors [age 16-50 years] comprising of 16611 males and 1605 females were included and tested for HBsAg, Anti-HCV and HIV by Accu check one step test [chromatographic immunoassay] in serum. Results: Frequency of hepatitis B, C and HIV infection was 3.36%, 4.16% and 0% respectively. We can get representative prevalence values of HBV, HCV and HIV infection in general population by collecting data from all blood transfusion centers of Pakistan. This is also helpful to create public awareness regarding hepatitis and HIV transmission through blood transfusion