Prevalence of hepatitis b virus surface antigen by using (ELISA) technique in Duhok Governorate, Kurdistan Region/Iraq
Keywords:
Hepatitis B Virus, ELISA, Serum, Antigen, Liver diseaseAbstract
Purpose: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a public health problem such as chronic liver diseases, it belongs to family “Hepadnaviridae”, It mostly affects humans and a small number of other primates, with a limited host range. Therefore, controlling this harmful virus requires quick detection with great specificity and precision. To assess the ELISA Technique's specificity and accuracy to isolates and Prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus. Methods: The study will be performed during the period from January 2024 to January 2025 for collecting samples(serum) from patients of both sexes and different ages visiting or attending Eyes Teaching Hospitals in Duhok city. Results: Out of 11396 specimens, 0.7% (81/11396) of the isolates were identified as Hepatitis B Virus, isolated from patients with chronic liver diseases. Regarding isolate rates among specimens, the highest rate (2.2 %) was from Male, with a highly significant (P< 0.001) difference from other sources. Conclusion: This discovery will aid in the detection and identification of the Hepatitis B virus using the proper ELISA technique, which increases the probability of pathogen diagnosis.
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