Seroprevalence of HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C infections in cataract surgery patients

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Author Details : Potluri Ravikiran*, Uppala Nageswara Rao

Volume : 6, Issue : 3, Year : 2020

Article Page : 183-186

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijooo.2020.041

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Abstract

Background and Aim: In India the frequency of Hepatitis B and C virus infection are high in the general population with variations in different parts of the country. Patients undergoing any surgical procedure may, have these infections, demanding special precautions. The aim of this study was to determine frequency of hepatitis B and C among patients undergoing elective cataract surgery and also study the seropositivity of these infections in relation to different variables like age, sex etc.
Materials and Methods: It was a Cross sectional Study. All patients who underwent screening for cataract surgery in our Institute from May2017 to April 2019 and were tested for HIV, HBs Ag and Anti-HCV Ab were included in the study.
Results: In the present study, the seropositivity of HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C were statistically not significant (p>0.10) either for age-group or gender.
Conclusion: Screening of blood borne viral infections has great importance in minimizing the transmission of the virus to the patients, doctors and paramedical staff through sharp knives, needles and other surgical instruments. The alarming percentage of positive viral infection gives us an idea of the risks involved and how to adopt practices which ensures the safety from these Infections.

Keywords: Cataract, HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Seroprevalence, Gender.

How to cite : Ravikiran P , Rao U N, Seroprevalence of HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C infections in cataract surgery patients. IP Int J Ocul Oncol Oculoplasty 2020;6(3):183-186

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