Abstract:

Aim: To evaluate the seroprevalence of hepatitis B and C infections among health-care workers in Elazig Harput State Hospital. Methods: Hepatitis B and C virus markers (HBsAg, Anti-HBs, AntiHBc IgM, Anti-HBc IgG, Anti-HCV) of 498 health-care persons were retrospectively investigated in this study between July-August 2007 in Elazig Harput State Hospital. Results: A total 20 (4%) health-care workers were positive for HBsAg, 174 (34.9%) for anti-HBs, 4 (0.8%) for anti-HBs as well as anti-HBc IgG, and 2 (0.4%) for anti-HCV. There were no statistical significant differences in point of HBsAg positivity among health-care workers (p>0.05). Anti-HBs positivity was statistically significant high among nurses compared to the others health-care workers (p=0.001). A total 308 (61.8%) health-care workers were seronegative against hepatitis B. Conclusion: The high seronegativity rate against hepatitis B among health-care workers has shown to need to vaccination and education for hepatitis B infection

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