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J Mazandaran Univ Med Sci 2025, 35(250): 198-205 |
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Tarahomi M, Hakimi Rad R, Pooya P, Ghaffari H. Seroepidemiological Study of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C Infections in Semnan, 2023-2024. J Mazandaran Univ Med Sci 2025; 35 (250) :198-205
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Background and purpose: Viral hepatitis is associated with complications such as liver cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma, liver fibrosis, and steatosis. These viruses are significant global health concerns, particularly in developing countries such as Iran. The purpose of this study was to investigate the seroepidemiology of HBV and HCV infections, as well as the simultaneous prevalence of these infections.
Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study included 4944 individuals who visited the Semnan Health Reference Laboratory between 2023 and 2024. Demographic data of the participants were collected, and they were tested for the presence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBS-Ag) and hepatitis C antibody (HCV-Ab).
Results: Among the tested samples, 1.8% were positive for HBs-Ag, and 0.8% were positive for HCV-Ab. No significant association was observed between gender and HBS-Ag (P > 0.05) or HCV-Ab (P > 0.05). However, a significant association was found between age and HBS-Ag status, indicating a statistically significant difference between age groups and HBS-Ag status (negative/positive) (P < 0.001). This suggests that the likelihood of HBS-Ag positivity increases with age. No relationship was observed between age and HCV-Ab status (P > 0.05). Additionally, no concurrent HBV and HCV infections were detected among the participants.
Conclusion: Based on the findings of this study, the prevalence of HBV and HCV in Semnan City was lower than that reported in other regions of Iran. These results may assist policymakers and public health authorities in the planning and evaluation of hepatitis B and C control programs in Semnan City. Furthermore, additional large-scale studies are recommended to confirm and extend these findings.
Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study included 4944 individuals who visited the Semnan Health Reference Laboratory between 2023 and 2024. Demographic data of the participants were collected, and they were tested for the presence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBS-Ag) and hepatitis C antibody (HCV-Ab).
Results: Among the tested samples, 1.8% were positive for HBs-Ag, and 0.8% were positive for HCV-Ab. No significant association was observed between gender and HBS-Ag (P > 0.05) or HCV-Ab (P > 0.05). However, a significant association was found between age and HBS-Ag status, indicating a statistically significant difference between age groups and HBS-Ag status (negative/positive) (P < 0.001). This suggests that the likelihood of HBS-Ag positivity increases with age. No relationship was observed between age and HCV-Ab status (P > 0.05). Additionally, no concurrent HBV and HCV infections were detected among the participants.
Conclusion: Based on the findings of this study, the prevalence of HBV and HCV in Semnan City was lower than that reported in other regions of Iran. These results may assist policymakers and public health authorities in the planning and evaluation of hepatitis B and C control programs in Semnan City. Furthermore, additional large-scale studies are recommended to confirm and extend these findings.
Type of Study: Brief Report |
Subject:
Medical Virology
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