Prevalence of hepatitis band hepatitis c viral infection in the rural population of Rahim Yar khan

ABSTRACT

Background: Hepatitis B virus [HBV] and Hepatitis C virus [HCV] infections are major cause of end stage liver disorders including cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinomas. World Health Organization [WHO] has ranked Pakistan amongst the most affected and at-risk nations for HBV and HCV infections. It is therefore important to determine HBV and HCV prevalence in various communities of Pakistan