Carried hepatitis B among Libyan patients who attended the Al Zawia street hospital

Khaled Ali Alawaini; Numidya Ali Omar; Hunida Saed Alhush; Eman Yakhlef kamkoum; Esra Ahmed Alazabi

doi:10.30574/gscbps.2020.13.1.0312

Authors

Khaled Ali Alawaini Student at a memorial university, Biochemistry department. Canada.
Numidya Ali Omar Higher institute of science and medical technology/ Jado, Libya.
Hunida Saed Alhush Higher institute of science and medical technology/ Jado, Libya.
Eman Yakhlef kamkoum Higher institute of science and medical technology/ Jado, Libya.
Esra Ahmed Alazabi Higher institute of science and medical technology/ Jado, Libya.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30574/gscbps.2020.13.1.0312

Keywords:

HBV, Liver, Virus, Infection

Abstract

Hepatitis B (HBV) is a significant liver disease that affects roughly 400 million individuals globally with chronic infection, leading to liver cirrhosis or carcinoma. The virus can spread through blood transfusion, sexual contact, or the use of contaminated needles. HBV is more prevalent in developing countries than developed ones. However, it is estimated that 5% to 10% of the global population carry the virus, whereas, in North America and western Europe, only 1% of the people have a chronic infection. Our objective is to determine the prevalence of HBV and identify the disease’s risk factors. We conducted a statistical study, and data were collected through the Al Zzawia street hospital from November 1, 2010, to January 1, 2011. Our results concluded that the prevalence of HbsAg was higher in 2005 than in 2010. HBV was also found to be more prevalent in males than in females. As a result, more attention and guidance, especially for young people, could reduce the spread drastically.

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