Title of article
Prevalence of hepatitis A IgG in individuals with chronic hepatitis B infection in Babol
Author/Authors
Roushan, M.R.H. Yahyanejad Hospital - Department of Infectious Diseases, ايران , Bijani, A. babol university of medical sciences - Department of Medical Research, ايران , Sagheb, R. babol university of medical sciences - Department of Medical Research, ايران , Jazayeri, O. university of mazandaran - Department of Biology, بابلسر, ايران
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1108
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1113
Abstract
To determine the prevalence of previous hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection in people chronically infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV), we assessed the prevalence of anti-HAV IgG in 392 patients.The study was carried out in Babol, northern Islamic Republic of Iran from September 2004 to March 2005. Prevalence in those aged 10-19 years was 59.4% and was significantly lower than that in those aged 20-29 years (89.8%) and those over 29 years (97.5%). There was no significant difference in prevalence according to sex or place of residence. A significant proportion of Iranian adolescents and young adults with chronic HBV infection are at risk of contracting HAV infection.
Journal title
Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal
Journal title
Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal
Record number
2638899
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