Prevalence of serological markers of the hepatitis B and C viruses and anti-HIV in health care workers of Turgut Ozal Medical Center

Ann Med Res. 1996; 3(3): 151-154

Dr. Emine Sönmez¹, Dr. Bengül Durmaz², Dr. Egemen Tayfun³ , Dr. Yasemin Çınar¹, Dr. Kazını Şahin², Hem. Nihayet Aksüllü⁴

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Abstract
Health care workers are in increased risk of occupational acquisition of bloodborne pathogens. We screened the prevalence of HBV markers, anti-HCV and anti-HIV in health care workers in Turgut Ozal Medical Center. Sera from 382 healthy hospital personnel were tested for HBV serological markers, anti- HCV and anti-HIV by ELISA. As a result of evaluation of HBV serology, 15 (4%) of the cases were found to be carriers, 115 (30%) were immune, 65 (18%) were vaccinated and 187 (48%) were not exposed to HBV. Two cases was found to be positive for anti-HCV (0.5%). All cases were found negative for anti-HIV. The high number of cases exposed to HBV shows the importance of the use of universal precautions and aggressive vaccination programs in health care workers should be considered. [Journal of Turgut Ozal Medical Center 1996;3(3):151-154] KeyWords: Health care personnel, HBV, HCV, HIV