Frequency of hepatitis B & C in patients undergoing ocuar surgery in Rawalpindi

Amna Rizwan; Naila Obaid; Asfandyar Asghar; Hassan Raza

Abstract:

The study was conducted from Nov 2015 to Nov 2017. A total of 3143 patients who underwent different ocular procedures were included in our study. HBV and HCV screening was done in all patients. Results: Out of these patients, 7.2% were males and 92.8% females, 9% patients were hepatitis positive, with 8.3% of the tota| įrfected vyjth HCV vyhile O. 70% had HEV. CONCLUSION: There should be uniform policy in all hospitals to do routine screening test for hepatitis B and C to avoid the spread of hepatitis viruses.

research from:

• Foundation University Medical College

Year:

2019

Type of Publication:

Article

Journal:

Ophthalmology Update

Volume:

17

Number:

3

Pages:

119-121

Month:

9