Abstract
Objectives: This study was conducted to find out the prevalence of HepatitisB and C in two different areas of southern Punjab. Settings: Layyah and Rajan pur region ofsouthern Punjab Pakistan. Study Design: Descriptive, cross sectional study. Study Period:This study was conducted during the period of August to November 2014. Methods: 1824subjects were selected from both male and female population visiting the free eye camps atLayyah and Rajanpur region. All the selected subjects were tested for HBsAg and for anti-HCVantibodies with Immuno-chromatographic test kit. Results: The cumulative prevalence wasfound 13 %, however the seropositivity of HCV was higher (nine %) as compared to HBV (four%). Conclusion: Findings of our study shows that HCV and HBV prevalence in under studyareas is higher than the nationwide average. This menace can only be cope up with creatingawareness about diseases and proper disease management.
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