Epidemiological Profile of Hepatitis C Patients at India’s New Hub –Haryana-Advanced Research in Gastroenterology & Hepatology-Juniper Publishers

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EPIDEMIOLOGICAL PROFILE OF HEPATITIS C PATIENTS AT INDIA’S NEW HUB –HARYANA

Authored by Parveen Malhotra

Aims and objectives: The aim was to study Epidemiological profile in patients infected with Hepatitis C Virus and to assess the various risk factors, genotypes, viral load and geographic foci of the disease, if any.
Introduction: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a major cause of liver disease worldwide and a potential cause of substantial morbidity and mortality in the future. Professional blood donation continues to flourish despite a law condoning this. Another malaise in our health system is the reuse of improperly sterilized needles. Both these factors are potential sources for the spread of hepatitis C in India.
Results: Majority of the subjects (65%) were male.81% of the subjects came from rural residential areas. 84% of the subjects were mARGHied. The age distribution curve showed a sharp peak between the age group 20 to 35 years (38%). More than one third (37.37%) of the patients were from Kaithal alone. Kaithal and Fatehabad together made up 60% of the subjects. The districts bordering Punjab were having more prevalence in comparison to other parts. History of previous surgery and tattooing appeared as major risk factors. 60% of the patients were asymptomatic. Most of them were found to have HCV infection at screening camps followed by screening during preanaesthetic checkups and blood donation. Genotype 3 was the most common (58%) followed by genotype 4 (22%) and Genotype 1 (17.30%). Genotype 5 and 6 was seen only in 0.2% and 0.1% respectively. There was no case of genotype 2.


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