Abstract
Methods A cross sectional study was carried out to determine the point prevalence of different hepatitis viruses amongst Saharia primitive tribal community of Madhya Pradesh, central India. After obtaining the informed consent, blood samples (5 ml each) were collected from them. Serum was separated on site, aliquoted and transported to the laboratory maintaining the cold chain. The markers of various hepatitis viruses were detected using commercial ELISA kits. The specimens found positive for HBsAg were tested for HBV DNA by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR).
Highlights
The prevalence of viral hepatitis in tribal areas of India mostly remains unknown
The purpose of the present study was to assess the prevalence of hepatitis viruses in Saharia tribal community of central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh
The specimens found positive for HBsAg were tested for HBV DNA by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Summary
The prevalence of viral hepatitis in tribal areas of India mostly remains unknown. Saharia is one of the primitive tribes of Madhya Pradesh and live primarily in the Sheopur and Shivpuri districts. The purpose of the present study was to assess the prevalence of hepatitis viruses in Saharia tribal community of central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Published: 4 May 2012 doi:10.1186/1471-2334-12-S1-P61 Cite this article as: Rao et al.: Viral hepatitis amongst Saharia: a primitive tribe of Madhya Pradesh.
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