Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B and C Infections among Adult Males in Beit al-Faqih District, Al-Hodeidah Governorate, Republic of Yemen

Al-Kadassy, Ahmed; Balkam, Foud; Bashanfer, Salem

doi:10.9734/bjmmr/2017/27623

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“…The very high prevalence recorded in this study is correlated with a previous study conducted in the same area where the prevalence of HBV was 14.5% in adult males in Bait Al-Faqeeh district (Al-Kadassy et al, 2017), indicating a reflection of the hyper-endemicity of HBV infection in Bait Al-Faqeeh district, Al-Hodeida governorate. Also these findings may be related to increased poverty, use of sharp objects not sterilized in rural area, poor medical services, including absent vaccines coverage of the rural population , widespread illiteracy and low level of awareness about various risks factors of the HBV infection, especially the older ones in this area, also the reuse of unsterilized syringes and shaving razors (Asad et al, 2015;Heijnen et al, 2016), as well as poor screening techniques for detecting of HBsAg in blood transfusion centers (Nsiah et al, 2012).…”

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Prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus among Sickle Cell Anemic Patients in Bait Al-Faqeeh, Al-Hodeidah Governorate, Yemen.

Adel Yahya Hasan Kudhari,

Ahmed Yehia Al-Jaufy

2022

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. Hepatitis B infection continues to be a problem in many parts of the world, despite the progresses made in the prevention against hepatitis B over the last few years, particularly in Yemeni sickle cell anemic patients. This study was aimed to determine the prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection and identify the potential risk factors of hepatitis B infection in sickle cell anemic patients in Bait Al-Faqeeh district, Al-Hodeidah governorate, Yemen. One hundred sickle cell anemic patients (63 males and 37 females) were included in this study. They were selected randomly from the Rural Bait Al-Faqeeh hospital and AL-Amal Health Center during the period June 2016 to June 2017. Sociodemographic characteristics and data about the possible risk factors were collected from each patients by using a predesigned questionnaire. Hepatitis B surface antigen was measured using a Electro-chemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA) technique. Hepatitis B surface antigen was found in 35 patients (35%). There was no statistical significant association between hepatitis B virus infection and gender in sickle cell anemic patients (p = 0.187). Concerning the age groups of studied patients, the highest rates of hepatitis B virus infection were noticed in the age group of 12–22 years old (39.4%), but no statistical significant association was found (p> 0.05). There was no statistical significant association between hepatitis B virus infection and risk factors including the blood transfusion, surgical operation, injury and dental visiting (p> 0.05). It can be concluded that hepatitis B virus infection is still a major health problem among sickle cell anemic patients in Bait Al-Faqeeh district.

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“…The prevalence of HBsAg among blood donors was 5.05% in Yemen (WHO, 2016a), a recent study demonstrates that the prevalence of HBV and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections is high (14.5% and 1.6%), respectively among adult males in Bait AlFaqih District, Al-Hodeidah governorate, Republic of Yemen (Al-Kadassy et al, 2017).…”

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Prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus among Sickle Cell Anemic Patients in Bait Al-Faqeeh, Al-Hodeidah Governorate, Yemen.

Adel Yahya Hasan Kudhari,

Ahmed Yehia Al-Jaufy

2022

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“…A study in Hodiedah city reported a prevalence of HBV of only 3.60% (70% of them were males) [29]. Also, another previous study in Beit Al-Faqih, Hodeidah governorate reported that the prevalence of HBV infections is high among adult males [30]. Higher HBV Infection in males than females has been previously observed and may be due to differences in their activities.…”

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Occult Hepatitis B Virus Infection Among Patients Undergoing Chronic Dialysis in Hodeidah City, Yemen

El-Morsy

Alghalibi

Elbialy

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Alfarama Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences

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Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a global major health concern. While Chronic HBV can lead to several severe liver diseases, occult HBV is capable of transmitting infection in hemodialysis units. Since there is lack of information on the pervasiveness of occult HBV in patients regularly receiving hemodialysis in Yemen, this study was designed to fill in this information gap. The study included 150 patients (9 to 75 years), receiving hemodialysis at regular basis. Sera samples were gathered ahead of the hemodialysis session, liver enzymes assessed using commercially available kits, and Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) as well as other serological markers of HBV measured using commercial enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kits and rapid cards. HBsAg-negative samples were tested for HBV DNA using SYBR GREEN quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR). All data were statistically analyzed. The prevalence of positive HBsAg was 42.67%, mostly represented by males. No significant relationship existed between the presence of HBsAg and the levels of liver enzymes. Anti-HBs and anti-HBc were detected in 96.5 and 80.2% of patients, respectively. SYBR green qPCR revealed that OBI was detected in ~78% of HBsAg-negative patients which is considered remarkably high. 79% of OBI patients were seropositive whereas only 3% were seronegative. OBI appears to be a significant health issue in hemodialysis patients in Hodeidah city, Yemen. To prevent OBI transmission, the screening of anti-HBc followed by HBV DNA detection in all patients undergoing hemodialysis should be applied. Moreover, hemodialysis patients negative for HBsAg are recommended to be vaccinated for HBV.

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Hepatitis C Virus Epidemiology in Yemen: Systematic Review

Almahbashi¹

2021

Akademik Gastroenteroloji Dergisi

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tality of HCV strains healthcare systems worldwide, the Direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) give promising prospects to clear HCV infection and reduce HCV disease burden in the soon future (6). Whereas the elimination of hepatitis C virus by 2030 is a global goal for the World Health Organization (WHO). The epidemiology of hepatitis C in Yemen is still not well described, and it needs to define the prevalence in different populations and define the areas of a future epidemiological study in Yemen which are the objectives of this systematic review (7,8). Bacground and Aims:To identify and well-characterize the prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection in different populations in Yemen. Also, to determine the future epidemiological study areas in Yemen. Materials and Methods: A systematic review was conducted with the use of the PRISMA guidelines. Between 1980 to 2020, a comprehensive search was done for any epidemiological data on hepatitis C in Yemen that were conducted in each PubMed, web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar. Results: Forty-nine (49) studies were matching the inclusion and exclusion criteria from the four databases. After analyzing these 49 studies we found that in the general group of the population the prevalence was ranged between 0.07%-8.5%. Where the highest prevalence was in pregnant women (up to 8.5%) then the public (up to 6%) then blood donors and children up to 3% and 2.8% respectively. In the intermediate-risk group, hepatitis C virus infection prevalence was ranged between 1.03%-3.5% where all population was from the health department workers. In the high-risk group, the range was between 6.4%-62.7%, and the highest prevalence was recorded in liver disease patients. In the patient's group the range of hepatitis C virus infection prevalence was between 0%-46%, while the sickle cell anemia patients were the lowest prevalence the chronic renal failure patients had the highest prevalence. Conclusion: This systemic review demonstrates a high prevalence of hepatitis C infection in Yemen. There is also a need to expand the scope of research and pay attention to new research groups and other cities to get a more comprehensive idea of the prevalence of the hepatitis C virus in Yemen.

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Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B and C Infections among Adult Males in Beit al-Faqih District, Al-Hodeidah Governorate, Republic of Yemen

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Prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus among Sickle Cell Anemic Patients in Bait Al-Faqeeh, Al-Hodeidah Governorate, Yemen.

Prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus among Sickle Cell Anemic Patients in Bait Al-Faqeeh, Al-Hodeidah Governorate, Yemen.

Occult Hepatitis B Virus Infection Among Patients Undergoing Chronic Dialysis in Hodeidah City, Yemen

Hepatitis C Virus Epidemiology in Yemen: Systematic Review

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