Infection by the hepatitis B virus in patients of a general hospital

Mendes, T.d.F.; Kulz, H.; Méxas, P.P.; Herbert, B.A.

Arquivos de Gastroenterologia 16(2): 73-80

1979


ISSN/ISBN: 0004-2803
PMID: 546381
Document Number: 146018
The prevalence of HBsAg and anti HBs was studied in 1062 inpatients in the city of Rio de Janeiro. HBsAg positivity rates were as follows: a) acute viral hepatitis: 37.8% b) chronic hepatitis 46.67% c) chronic liver disease without hepatitis: 7.69% d) diabetes 3.08% e) lepromatous leprosy 2.35% f) others 2.01%. The carrier state is emphasized. Anti HBs was less frequent in patients with acute viral hepatitis than in patients with other diseases (hepatic or not). The highest levels were: a) lepromatous leprosy: 57.65% b) drug addicts: 46.15% e) diabetes: 43.3%. The high anti HBs positivity is discussed.

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