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Hepatitis B, C, and D Virus Infections and AFP Tumor Marker Prevalence Among the Elderly Population in Mongolia: A Nationwide Survey
- Source :
- Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Vol 55, Iss 3, Pp 263-272 (2022)
- Publication Year :
- 2022
- Publisher :
- Korean Society for Preventive Medicine, 2022.
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Abstract
- Objectives Infections with hepatitis B, C, and D virus (HBV, HCV, and HDV) are a major public health problem and lead to serious complications such as cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. We aimed to determine the seroprevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), anti-HCV, anti-HDV immunoglobulin G, alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), and dual and triple hepatitis virus infections in Mongolia. Methods A total of 2313 participants from urban and rural regions were randomly recruited for this cross-sectional study. A questionnaire was used to identify the risk factors for hepatitis virus infections, and the seromarkers were measured using immunoassay kits. Results Among all participants, the prevalence of HBV, HCV, and HDV was 15.6%, 36.6%, and 14.3%, respectively. The infection rates were significantly higher in females and participants with a lower education level, rural residence, older age, and a history of blood transfusion. HBV and HCV co-infection was found in 120 (5.2%) participants and HBV, HCV, and HDV triple infection was detected in 67 (2.9%) participants. The prevalence of elevated AFP was 2.7%, 5.5%, and 2.6% higher in participants who were seropositive for HBsAg (p=0.01), anti-HCV (p
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 19758375 and 22334521
- Volume :
- 55
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.bedc3db92da94d46a68dcf1f36d21154
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3961/jpmph.21.573