The European Sero-Epidemiology Network 2 (ESEN2) aimed to compare serological results of vaccine-preventable diseases across Europe. To ensure direct inter-country comparability of hepatitis A virus antibody (anti-HAV) measurements, a standardization panel of 150 sera was developed by a designated reference laboratory and tested by participating national laboratories using assays of choice; eac...

BACKGROUND Two-layer intestinal anastomosis increases the inflammatory response while single-layer anastomosis results in a better wound healing. However the four main kinds of stitches which may be chosen in performing single layer intestinal sutures never before had been comparatively studied. AIM To compare the four more commonly used types of single layer surgical anastomosis sutures of t...

Background: HCV infection is very common in multi-transfused β-thalassemia patients who need regular blood transfusions. Aim: The study was conducted to determine the epidemiology of West Bengal, India. Methods: Over a span six years, samples were collected from sero-reactive and processed for viral RNA isolation followed by nested RT-PCR qualitative viremia detection. genotype determined ampli...

A serologic test for antibodies is useful for diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori) infection in children. We evaluated the reliability of H.pylori IgG antibody titer in grading the severity of infection in children. We surveyed the sero-prevalence of H.pylori infection in 300 healthy school children (13 to 15 years old). Thirty-four percent(102 of 300 children) were sero-positive for H.py...

Background: Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a hepatotropic pathogen that causes significant morbidity and mortality in humans. It an important causative agent of viral hepatitis outbreaks. This study investigates the serological molecular prevalence HEV blood donors attending Central Blood Bank Wad Medani City Gezira State, Sudan.
 Methods: The adopted cross-sectional descriptive design. A stru...

AMA Merza MA, Mohammed SA, Qasim AM, Abdulah DM. SERO-PREVALENCE AND ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS OF BLOOD-BORNE VIRAL INFECTION AMONG HEALTHCARE WORKERS A TERTIARY REFERRAL HOSPITAL: SINGLE-CENTER EXPERIENCE. Health Problems of Civilization. 2023. doi:10.5114/hpc.2023.131083. APA Merza, M. A., Mohammed, S. Qasim, A. M., & Abdulah, D. (2023). https://doi.org/10.5114/hpc.2023.131083 Chicago Muayad A,...

Background: HBsAg sero-clearance with or without appearance of anti-HBs is considered to be a functional cure in chronic HBV infected individuals. However data regarding durability limited. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed patients who had cleared during their follow up, either spontaneously on antiviral treatment. Results: Of the 270 infection, 15(5.5%) lost after median 60 months(9-110) u...

INTRODUCTION Previous sentinel surveys of HIV in Nigeria studied pregnant women attending antenatal care, thereby omitting other important high-risk groups. We therefore investigated the prevalence of HIV/AIDS in low- and high-risk populations in the state of Plateau, Nigeria. METHODOLOGY Blood samples were collected by venepuncture from 5,021 adults aged ≥ 15 years between August and October...