Prevalence of Hepatitis B and C infections was assessed among
individuals undergoing Pre-marital Tests in Pre-marital Clinic &
Laboratory in Homs city – Syria. Enzyme immunoassay technique
was used for detection of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBs
-Ag)
and antibodies to hepatitis C virus (Anti-HCV). Among 20290
subjects, 288 (1.4%) were positive for HBs-Ag, and 24 (0.12%)
were positive for Anti-HCV. Prevalence of Hepatitis B and C was
more common in male subjects (84.4% for Hepatitis B and 75%
for Hepatitis C) in comparison to female (15.6% for Hepatitis B
and 25% for Hepatitis C).
Aim: Hepatitis B is a dangerous infection disease which can transmit occupational through dental practice. This study was planned to evaluate the knowledge regarding hepatitis B infection among dentists in Lattakia city. Materials and methods: an Hep
atitis B questionnaire was prepeared, includes information about Hepatitis B infected, transmission, prevention and vaccination. The questionnaire was distributed randomaly through dentists, Data were collected and statistical analysis were conducted. Results: the response rate was (63%), and the dentists level of education regarding hepatitis B was only (57%). On the other hand the specialist dentists level was better than non-specialist dentists (P<0,05). Whereas the male and female level of education was the same (P>0,05). Finally (70%) of responders dentists have completed the hepatitis B vaccination. Conclusion: under the conditions of this study, the dentists level education regarding hepatitis B infection is low, so there is a need to promote about hepatitis B among dentists. HBV immunization should be made mandatory for health care workers.
Several studies and reports have indicated the prevalence of hepatitis D virus
infection in many parts of the world at different rates , Ranging from areas of
epidemiological and areas with a low prevalence of it.
Till now there is no study in Syr
ia shows us the prevalence of viruse Delta in chronic
hepatitis B patients .
The aim of our study was to determine the current prevalence of hepatitis D in
chronic hepatitis B patients . And to take appropriate measures in dealing with these
patients due to the increased risk of liver disease in the event of injury by it .
77 patients with chronic hepatitis B certainly proved with PCR analysis
25 women and 52 men visiting the center of hepatitis in Latakia were tested for
antibody to hepatitis D virus (anti-HDV) by ELISA test .
The results indicate a positive antibody in three patients (women and 2 men) and the
prevalence was 3.8% , which point to a moderate prevalence of hepatitis D comparing with
neighboring countries.
