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Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B Virus Infection and Hepatitis B Surface Antibody Status Among Laboratory Health Care Workers in Isfahan, Iran Publisher



Shoaei P1 ; Najafi S2 ; Lotfi N3 ; Vakili B1 ; Ataei B3 ; Yaran M2 ; Shafiei R3
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Source: Asian Journal of Transfusion Science Published:2015


Abstract

Background: Laboratory health care workers (HCWs) may become infected through their occupation with blood-borne pathogens. The aims of this study were determining the seroprevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and the protection offered by HBV vaccine in medical laboratory HCWs. Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out on 203 employers of clinical laboratories. Participant data were obtained through a questionnaire, and the level of antigens and antibodies were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Results: All of the subjects were negative for HBV infection. Forty-seven (23.2%) were not immune, 126 (62.0%) were relatively immune, and 30 (14.8%) were highly immune. Conclusion: Hepatitis B infection is infrequent in laboratory HCWs in Isfahan. © 2015 Asian Journal of Transfusion Science.
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