ArticlePakistan journal of medical sciences
Prevalence of Hepatitis B and C virus infection and their co-relation with hematological and hepatic parameters in subjects undergoing Premarital Screening in the Jazan Region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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- Prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus infection in the Gulf Cooperation Council: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC infectious diseases · 2022Pooled it
- Hepatitis Management in Saudi Arabia: Trends, Prevention, and Key Interventions (2016-2025).Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Review
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- Hepatitis-B immune status and vaccination in Family Medicine Practice: A retrospective study.Pakistan journal of medical sciences · 2024Article
- Hepatitis B Virus, Hepatitis C Virus, and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection Among Premarital Screening Individuals in Saudi Arabia.International journal of public health · 2024Article
- Epidemiology of communicable diseases in Jazan region: Situational assessment, risk characterization, and evaluation of prevention and control programs outcomes.Saudi medical journal · 2023Review
- Epidemiology of hepatitis B virus infection among preconception couples in South China: a cross-sectional study.BMJ open · 2023Article
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- Epidemiologic profile of viral hepatitis B and C in North of Iran: results from PERSIAN Guilan Cohort Study (PGCS).BMC research notes · 2021Article
- Predictive value of Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio and Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratio in Patients with Vaginitis.Pakistan journal of medical sciencesArticle
- SASLT practice guidelines for the management of Hepatitis B virus - An update.Saudi journal of gastroenterology : official journal of the Saudi Gastroenterology AssociationArticle
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Abstract
objectiveHepatitis is a serious health concern with a high rate of mortality and morbidity world over. Saudi Arabia also has its course of the disease incidence. The data on the prevalence of the disease is still limiting. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of hepatitis B virus [HBV] and hepatitis C virus [HCV] infection in the Jazan region and study its effects on hematological and hepatic parameters.
methodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted at premarital screening centre located in King Fahd Central Hospital, Jazan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A total of 7,826, Saudi couples undertaking premarital screening from Jazan region, were enrolled in the study and screened between January 2014 and June 2015 for hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus. Complete blood counts and hepatic profile were carried out for individuals who were Hepatitis B and or C virus positive.
resultsA higher prevalence of hepatitis virus infection in male participants [HBV 1.9%; HCV 0.4%] than in females [HBV 1.43%; HCV 0.2%] was seen. The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte (PLR) ratios were significantly decreased among
conclusionsThe study concludes that the prevalence of HBV infection among Saudi subjects in Jazan was higher than the prevalence of HCV infection, and both HBV and HCV were higher in men than in women.
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