Author/Authors :
SARWAR BHATTI, M Departments of Pathology and Microbiology - Lahore Medical and Dental College, Lahore, Pakistan , QURAISHI, MAJDA Departments of Pathology and Microbiology - Lahore Medical and Dental College, Lahore, Pakistan , MAHMOOD, CH. Z Departments of Pathology and Microbiology - Lahore Medical and Dental College, Lahore, Pakistan , JAVAID, K Departments of Pathology and Microbiology - Lahore Medical and Dental College, Lahore, Pakistan
Abstract :
This study was planned to determine the seroprevalence of hepatitis C antibodies and B surface antigens among students of Lahore medical Dental College, Lahore, Pakistan, bearing a high socio-economic status. Their seroprevalence levels were compared with general population of higher risk groups. The study group comprised of 524 volunteers including BDS and MBBS students. Among 524 volunteers 46% were males and 54% were females. The screening results showed 1.1% individuals positive for HBsAg and 2.1% positive for HCV antibodies. When HBV seropositivity was evaluated according to sex, it was found to be 1.6% among girls and 2.0% among boys. Antibodies for HCV were 1.4% in females and 2.9% in males. There was no dominance of HBsAg and anti-HCV in any age group
