Hepatitis B infection among hemodialysis patients in Al-Jazirah State: a seroepidemiological survey

Abstract Hemodialysis patients are more susceptible to HBV infection because they have low immunity and can be inflicted through an improperly sterilized machine or a tainted blood transfusion. A cross-sectional study aimed the prevalence of among hemodialysis in Aljazeera State, Hospital for Renal Disease Surgery during period between March August 2018. total ninety-one samples were obtained randomly from patients. The plasma was examined presence HBsAg using sandwich Enzyme-Linked Immuno-Sorbent Assay (ELISA). Data collected by structured questionnaire included sociodemographic data such as age, sex, marital status, education level, duration dialysis, previous vaccination, history surgical operation, jaundice Detectable marker infections (HBsAg) found 21 (23.1%) patients, while remaining 70 (76.9%) negative. We noted that level had significant effect on seroprevalence HBV, with P value <0.05. concluded (HD) is high. So, extensive effort enroll HD vaccination programme against recommended. Moreover, periodically screening early detection deemed essential order therapeutic measures promptly initiated, prevention protection other staff unit.