Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C And HIV Seroprevalence İn Healthcare Professionals

Abstract

Aim: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV are the leading diseases in terms of sanitation compliance and contamination of blood and body fluids. In this study, it was aimed to investigate the seropositivity of HAV, HBV, HCV and HIV in healthcare workers. Materials and Methods: Serum samples of healthcare workers for HBsAg, anti-HBs, anti-HCV, anti-HAV IgG, anti-HBc IgG and anti-HIV markers were measured by ELISA method based on the method of chemiluminescent immunoassay. Results: Of the 647 healthcare workers included in our study, 391 (60.43%) were male and 256 were female (39.57%). Of the workers, 201 (31.1%) were nurses, 92 (14.2%) doctors, 94 (14.5%) cleaners and 260 (40.1%) other assistant health personnel. HBsAg positivity was found in 12 people (1.8%) detected. Anti-HBs positivity was detected in 561 people (86.7%). Anti-HCV and anti-HIV positivity were not detected in any healthcare worker. Anti-HAV IgG test result was positive in 499 people out of 552 people (90.3%) and negative in 53 people (9.7%). Conclusion: Since healthcare workers are in the high risk group for HAV, HBV, HCV and HIV, they should be screened periodically for these viruses and those who are not immune to HAV and HBV should be vaccinated.