THE SEROPREVALENCE OF HEPATITIS A IN ADULTS IN IZMIR: PRIOR TO INTRODUCING VACCINE INTO ROUTINE VACCINATION PROGRAM
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Tarih
2013
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Nobel Ilac
Erişim Hakkı
info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
Özet
Objective: Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is an important public health problem in Turkey. This study was aimed to determine the population-based seroprevalence of HAV in Izmir. Material and Method: In this cross-sectional study, a representative sample of the population, which was at the age of 5 years, was selected by using random stratification method. A total of 2156 healthy subjects participated in this present study Blood specimens were collected for testing anti-HAV IgG, and were examined by using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). A questionnaire was also administered to obtain data regarding demographic characteristics and living conditions of the participants. Results: Anti-HAV IgG positivity was 93.9%. It was found that anti-HAV IgG seropositivity was higher in the subjects with lower income levels, lower education status, at older age, whereas it was lower in younger an(d) single subjects. Conclusion: Improved water and food sanitation resulted in reduced seroprevalence of HAV at younger age groups in Izmir.
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Hepatitis A, population-based study, prevalence
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Nobel Medicus
WoS Q Değeri
Q4
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Cilt
9
Sayı
3
