Abstract
Objective: To determine the frequency of hepatitis B and C positive cases among Blood donors visiting Blood Banks of District Abbottabad. Materials and Methods: A total of 23596 subjects were screened for HBs Ag and anti-HCV in this descriptive study conducted from 1st January 2017 to 30 June 2018. Patients of either sex and more than 18 years of age were screened for both hepatitis B and C. Patients with evidence of hepatitis B or C in the past were excluded. The HBs Ag and Anti-HCV screening was performed through Immunochromatographic (ICT) method. All sera showing reactivity were then confirmed with Enzyme Linked Immumo-sorbent Assay (ELISA). The information of the patients was recorded on a proforma and analyzed. Results: The frequency of hepatitis B was found to be 928 (3.93%). Prevalence of hepatitis C was 294 (1.24%). Overall prevalence of hepatitis was more common in rural population than the urban population. Conclusion: Hepatitis B is more common than hepatitis C in District Abbottabad. The high frequency of hepatitis needs to launch a major public awareness program and preventive measures to prevent its further spreading.
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