::INDO AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES::

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TITLE:

THE OCCURENCE OF HBV & HCV IN THE PATIENTS UNDERGOING SURGERY

AUTHORS:

Dr Muhammad Usman Arif, Dr Muhammad Zeeshan, Dr Muhammad Aftab Younas

ABSTRACT:

Objective: The purpose of this research work is to determine the occurrence of infection of hepatitis B virus & hepatitis C virus in the patients who were undergoing surgery in Faisalabad and compare it from other regions of the country. Methodology: This was a descriptive research work conducted in Allied Hospital Faisalabad. The duration of this research work was from June 2017 to December 2018. ICT kit method was in use for the screening of both types of the hepatitis viruses. One hundred and fifty patients took part in the case work. Eighty-three were the male patients and 67 were the female patients. Male patients outnumbered the female patients. Result: The combined occurrence of the hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus was 23.550%. Total 14.0% patients found with the infection of hepatitis C virus and 9.330% patients found with the infection of hepatitis B virus. Conclusion: We found a great rate of occurrence of these viruses. Therefore, it is very important to carry out routine screening of hepatitis C virus & hepatitis B virus for all the patients who are undergoing the surgical procedures. Key Words: Hemodialysis, Thalassemia, Infection, Hepatitis B, Surgery, Sufficiently, Patients.