Hepatitis C Virus Infection

Saeed, Muhammad; Iram, Shazia; Hussain, Shahid; Mobeen, Rabeea; Ahmad, Maqsood; Ashraf, Maleeha

doi:10.29309/tpmj/2016.23.05.1581

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“…By thinking about the huge populace of the nation, a predominance of 2.62% prompts a large number of positive patients, on the off chance that we accept that negative benefactors were not viremic. Along these lines, each blood transfusion conveys a potential hazard for transmission 31 in comparison to my investigation the overall prevalence was 23.66% in both the selected Tehsils of District Swat (Babozai and Kabal) which is higher than Lahore. Because the people used unhygienic tools such as needles, razors, and surgical instruments.…”

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Epidemiology of Hepatitis C Virus in district Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan Authors

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Background/Objectives: Globally, 64 and 103 million people are chronically infected. Major risk factors for this blood-borne virus infection are unsafe injection drug use and unsterile medical procedures (iatrogenic infections) in countries with high HCV prevalence. In regions with high HCV prevalence, improper injectable drug use and unsterile medical procedures (iatrogenic infections) are major risk factors for this blood-borne viral infection. The aim of this study is to investigate the prevalence of hepatitis C in District Swat. Methods: The zone investigated in my examination work is the Swat region. The data was collected for research through surveys and questionnaires. The statistical technique of data collection was done by simple random sampling. A total of 300 subjects from each tehsil were selected randomly. The sample was collected for a serum test of HCV. All statistical analyses were performed using GraphPad Prism 6.0 (GraphPad Prism Software, San Diego, CA) and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). Results: The maximum prevalence was in the age groups of 41-50, 51-60, and 61-70 in both urban and rural areas. The major risk factors associated with HCV were Poor proficiency, low financial status, poor sterile condition, incorporate intravenous medication misuse, hemodialysis, transfusion of blood items, inking, over-sexual conduct, introduction to social insurance and organ transplants from HCV-positive contributors, and utilization of blood tainted straws for cocaine grunting. Conclusion: The incidence of HCV in district swat's rural and urban areas has risen significantly over so many years. The survey shows more HCV incidence than previous studies done in Pakistan. In our study, HCV is more prevalent in an urban area (Babozai) of the district swat.

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Epidemiology of Hepatitis C Virus in district Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan Authors

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Hepatitis C virus: Its prevalence, risk factors and genotype distribution in Pakistan

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Hepatitis C is a dangerous liver disease transmitted by Hepatitis C virus (HCV). HCV constitutes an important health issue in Pakistan. In Pakistani setting HCV is found frequently and is recognized as an alarming health problem. In this cross sectional study we reviewed published data regarding the seroprevalence of hepatitis C in general community, blood donors and pregnant females and risk factors linked with its occurrence in Pakistan. Data retrieved from163 studies published from 2001 to 2022 was utilized and weighted mean was calculated. Data of 1,875,232 individuals was collected and arranged into three groups, depending upon the population type such as (1) general population, (2) pregnant women, (3) blood donors. General population (765,426) and blood donors (973,260) formed the most of population. Mean Hepatitis C virus prevalence in general public and blood donors was 16.47% and 8.2% respectively. In pregnant females (136,546) the mean frequency was 9.3%. This study exhibits that the frequency of Hepatitis C in general population, pregnant females and blood donors groups was 11.32%. The data suggested that risks factors for transmitting HCV infection in Pakistan include unsterilized needle use, blood transfusions, shaving by barbers, lack of trained staff, needle stick injuries, injection drug users, household contacts/spousal transmission, unsterilized dental and surgical Instruments, improper disposal of hospital waste, poor infra-structure and others. The frequency of HCV infection is distressing in Pakistan. Health education and awareness programs are needed for decreasing Hepatitis C infection in Pakistan. The data necessitate the implementation of preventive and remedial approaches to decrease the disease load and mortality in Pakistan.

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Hepatitis C Virus Infection

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Epidemiology of Hepatitis C Virus in district Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan Authors

Hepatitis C virus: Its prevalence, risk factors and genotype distribution in Pakistan

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