Noor. A
University of Arid Agriculture Rawalpindi, Pakistan
M. Gulfraz
University of Arid Agriculture Rawalpindi, Pakistan
B. Aslam
University of Arid Agriculture Rawalpindi, Pakistan
ABSTRACT
A study was conducted to find out prevalence (level) of HBsAg and AntiHCV in six dense populated areas (Gujrat, Mirpur, Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Sialkot and Swat) of Pakistan. A total of 647 male individuals were tested for HBsAg and AntiHCV using macroparticle Enzyme Immuno Assay (MEIA). It was observed that out of 647 individuals about 21 (3.2%) were reactive for HBsAg while 38 (5.8%) were reactive for AntiHCV. Furthermore it was observed that hepatits C was found maximum in Rawalpindi district (7.1%) and HBsAg was lower than AntiHCV. Higher percentage of hepatitis in general population of Pakistan require strict measures to minimize further spread of this disease in human population. Therefore it was observed that rapid increase in the rate of this infection in population may cause high rate of movability, mortality and will become a challenge for all mankind throughout the world.
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Noor. A, M. Gulfraz and B. Aslam, 2002. Assessment of HBsAg and AntiHCV in Some Area of Pakistan. Journal of Biological Sciences, 2: 202-203.
DOI: 10.3923/jbs.2002.202.203
URL: https://scialert.net/abstract/?doi=jbs.2002.202.203
DOI: 10.3923/jbs.2002.202.203
URL: https://scialert.net/abstract/?doi=jbs.2002.202.203