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EVALUATION OF HEPATITIS A SEROLOGY IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL IN ANKARA

Year 2021, Volume: 23 Issue: 2, 229 - 235, 31.08.2021
https://doi.org/10.24938/kutfd.882546

Abstract

Objective: Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is a common cause of acute hepatitis in developing countries. The aim of this study is to investigate the serology of HAV infection in a tertiary care hospital in Ankara, and to review the change of the epidemiology of HAV infection.
Material and Methods: Patients who were tested for anti HAV IgG for any reason other than acute hepatitis during the two years period, between October 1, 2018 and October 1, 2020, and older than 18 years were retrospectively analysed, according to age groups. People younger than 18 and who had immunisation history were excluded. The age and sex of the patients and anti HAV IgG levels were recorded.
Results: The mean age of 3338 participants was 41±17.3 years. One thousand eight hundred eighty-two (56.4%) of the participants were female. Anti HAV IgG was positive in 2551 (76.5%) of them. The lowest positivity was found in the 18-20 age group as 31%. The rate of HAV IgG seropositivity increased by age and it was statistically significant (p=0.0001).
Conclusion: Although hepatitis A vaccine is included in routine vaccination, there is a younger population sensitive to hepatitis A, especially below the age of 30, in our country. We think it would be beneficial to vaccinate adolescents and young adults.

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  • 24. Tosun S, Ertan P, Kasirga E, Atman U. Changes in seroprevalence of hepatitis A in children and adolescents in Manisa, Turkey. Pediatr Int. 2004;46(6):669-72.

Ankara’da Üçüncü Basamak Bir Hastanede Hepatit A Serolojisinin Değerlendirilmesi

Year 2021, Volume: 23 Issue: 2, 229 - 235, 31.08.2021
https://doi.org/10.24938/kutfd.882546

Abstract

Amaç: Hepatit A virüsü (HAV) gelişmekte olan ülkelerde yaygın görülen, akut hepatit etkeni bir virüstür. Bu çalışmanın amacı Ankara’da üçüncü basamak bir hastanede hepatit A serolojisini ve değişen epidemiyolojisini incelemektir.
Gereç ve Yöntemler: 1 Ekim 2018 - 1 Ekim 2020 tarihleri arasında, akut hepatit dışında herhangi bir nedenle anti-HAV IgG testi bakılan hastalardan, 18 yaş ve üstündekiler, yaş gruplarına gore retrospektif olarak incelendi. Hepatit A aşısı olanlar çalışmaya dahil edilmedi. Katılımcıların yaş ve cinsiyetleri ve Anti HAV IgG değerleri kaydedildi.
Bulgular: Çalışmaya alınan 3338 kişinin yaş ortalaması 41±17.3 idi. Katılımcıların 1882’si (%56.4) kadın idi. Katılımcıların 2551’inin (%76.5) Anti HAV IgG testi pozitif idi. En düşük pozitiflik %31 olarak, 18-20 yaş grubunda bulundu. Yaş ilerledikçe HAV IgG pozitiflik oranının arttığı görüldü. Bu istatistiksel olarak da anlamlıydı (P=0,0001).
Sonuç: Hepatit A aşısı rutin aşılamaya girmesine rağmen, ülkemizde, özellikle 30 yaş altında, hepatit A’ya duyarlı bir kesim bulunmaktadır. Adolesan ve genç yetişkinlerin aşılanmasının faydalı olacağını düşünmekteyiz.

References

  • 1. Franco E, Meleleo C, Serino L, Sorbara D, Zaratti L. Hepatitis A. Epidemiology and prevention in developing countries. World J Hepatol. 2012;4(3):68-73.
  • 2. Lemon SM, Martin A. Hepatitis A Virus. In: Gorbach SL, Bartlett JG, Blacklow NR, eds. Infectious Diseases. 3th edition. Philadelphia. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2004:2063-71.
  • 3. Curry MP, Chopra S. Acute Viral hepatitis. In: Mandell GL, Bennet JE, Dolin R, eds. Principles and Practise of Infectious Diseases. 7th ed. Philadelphia. Elsevier Churchill Livingstone, 2010:1577-92.
  • 4. Jacobsen KH, Wiersma ST. Hepatitis A virus seroprevalence by age and world region, 1990 and 2005. Vaccine. 2010;28(41):6653-7.
  • 5. Hendrickx G, Van HerckK, Vorsters A, Wiersma S, Shapiro C, Andrus JK et al. Has the time come to control hepatitis A globally? Matching prevention to the changing epidemiology. J Viral Hepat. 2008;15(Suppl 2):1-15.
  • 6. Cristina J, Costa-Mattioli M. Genetic variability and molecular evolution of hepatitis A virus. Virus Res. 2007;127(2):151-7.
  • 7. Feinstone SM, Kapikian AZ, Purceli RH. Hepatitis A: detection by immune electronmicroscopy of a virus like antigen associated with acute illness. Science. 1973;182(4116):1026-8.
  • 8. Sümer Ş, Ural O. Akut Viral Hepatitler. In: Topçu A, Söyletir G, Doğanay M, eds. Enfeksiyon Hastalıkları ve Mikrobiyolojisi. 4. Baskı. İstanbul. Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri, 2017:1079-81.
  • 9. Yoldaş Ö, Bulut A, Altındiş M. Hepatit A Enfeksiyonlarına Güncel Yaklaşım. Viral Hepatit Dergisi. 2012;18(3):81-6.
  • 10. Avcı HH, Selçuk EB, Pehlivan E, Elbe H. Türkiye'de yeni bir aşı uygulaması: hepatit A. Euras J Fam Med. 2014;3(1):9-14.
  • 11. Demiray T, Köroğlu M, Jacobsen KH, Özbek A, Terzi, HA. Altındiş M. Hepatitis A virus epidemiology in Turkey as universal childhood vaccination begins: seroprevalence and endemicity by region. Turk J Pediatr. 2016;58:480-91.
  • 12. Ceyhan M, Yildirim I, Kurt N, Uysal G, Dikici B, Ecevit C et al. Differences in hepatitis A seroprevalence among geographical regions in Turkey: a need for regional vaccination recommendations. J Viral Hepat. 2008;15(Suppl. 2):69-72.
  • 13. Kose S, Mandiracioglu A, Cavdar G, Ulu Y, Nohutcu N, Gurbuz I et al. The seroprevalence of hepatitis A in adults in Izmir: prior to introducing vaccine in to routine vaccination program. Nobel Med. 2013;125:132.
  • 14. Erturk A, Cicek AÇ, Cure E, Akdogan RA, Ozturk C. Seroprevalence of hepatitis A in Rize Province and different adult age groups. Viral Hepatit Dergisi. 2013;19(2).85-8.
  • 15. Tozun N, Ozdogan OC, Cakaloglu Y. A nation wide prevalence study and risk factors for hepatitis A, B, C, and D infections in Turkey (abstract). Hepatology. 2010:52(Suppl.):697A.
  • 16. Tosun S, Ayaz H, Deveci S, Aksu S. Evaluation of the contact status of the children and adults with Hepatitis A virus. Proceedings of the 10th National Congress of Viral Hepatitis. Antalya. 2010:121-34.
  • 17. Koroglu M, Demiray T, Terzi HA, Altindis M. Seroprevalence of hepatitis A among different age groups in Sakarya and review of theliterature. Viral Hepatit Dergisi. 2014;20(3):110-4.
  • 18. Parlak M, Guven A, Erdin BN, Bayram Y. Seroprevalence of hepatitis-A virus among child and adult age groups admittedt o a training and research hospital. Viral Hepatit Dergisi. 2015;21(1):20-2.
  • 19. Demirpence O, Tezcan SI, Degirmen E, Mert D, Gumuş A, Celen MK. Seroprevalence of HAV, HBV, HVC and HIV in people admitted to Batman State Hospital. Viral Hepatit Dergisi. 2012;(18)1:6-10.
  • 20. Tekeli E, Wilke A, Balık A. Kan vericilerin serumlarında hepatit A virus antikorlarının araştırılması. 3. Ulusal Enfeksiyon Hastalıkları Kongresi, Kongre Kitabı, 22-26 Nisan 1991, Antalya. Kongre Kitabı. 1991:330-1.
  • 21. Cesur S, Akin K, Dogaroglu I, Birengel S, Balik I. Hepatitis A and hepatitis E seroprevalence in adults in the Ankara area. Mikrobiyol Bülteni. 2002;36(1):79-83.
  • 22. Turker K, Balci E, Bati S, Hascuhadar M, Savas E. Ülkemizde hepatit A enfeksiyonunun değişen epidemiyolojisi. Türk Mikrobiyol Cem Derg. 2011;41(4):143-8.
  • 23. Ascı Z, Akgun S, Kesli R, Demirturk N. Seroprevalence rates of Hepatitis A virus in different age groups in the province of Afyonkarahisar. Göztepe Tıp Dergisi. 2014;29(2):94-8.
  • 24. Tosun S, Ertan P, Kasirga E, Atman U. Changes in seroprevalence of hepatitis A in children and adolescents in Manisa, Turkey. Pediatr Int. 2004;46(6):669-72.
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Sabahat Çeken 0000-0002-3679-0978

Çiğdem Sönmez 0000-0001-9307-5674

Publication Date August 31, 2021
Submission Date February 18, 2021
Published in Issue Year 2021 Volume: 23 Issue: 2

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APA Çeken, S., & Sönmez, Ç. (2021). EVALUATION OF HEPATITIS A SEROLOGY IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL IN ANKARA. Kırıkkale Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi, 23(2), 229-235. https://doi.org/10.24938/kutfd.882546
AMA Çeken S, Sönmez Ç. EVALUATION OF HEPATITIS A SEROLOGY IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL IN ANKARA. Kırıkkale Uni Med J. August 2021;23(2):229-235. doi:10.24938/kutfd.882546
Chicago Çeken, Sabahat, and Çiğdem Sönmez. “EVALUATION OF HEPATITIS A SEROLOGY IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL IN ANKARA”. Kırıkkale Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi 23, no. 2 (August 2021): 229-35. https://doi.org/10.24938/kutfd.882546.
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MLA Çeken, Sabahat and Çiğdem Sönmez. “EVALUATION OF HEPATITIS A SEROLOGY IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL IN ANKARA”. Kırıkkale Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi, vol. 23, no. 2, 2021, pp. 229-35, doi:10.24938/kutfd.882546.
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