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Hepatitis prevalence in trauma patients.

E A Levine1, J C Alverdy, A Agrawal

  • 1Department of Surgery, Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago, Illinois 60616.

The American Surgeon
|June 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Hepatitis B (HPT B) seropositivity is common in urban trauma patients, affecting nearly 20%. Intravenous drug users show a high prevalence, posing risks to healthcare workers. Strict viral transmission protocols are recommended.

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Area of Science:

  • * Infectious Diseases
  • * Trauma Surgery
  • * Public Health

Background:

  • * Viral transmission risks from trauma patients are a significant concern for healthcare providers.
  • * The prevalence of hepatitis (HPT) in trauma patient populations remains inadequately documented.
  • * Understanding hepatitis prevalence is crucial for implementing effective infection control measures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • * To determine the prevalence of hepatitis (HPT) among patients admitted to an urban trauma center.
  • * To identify specific risk factors associated with hepatitis infection in this demographic.
  • * To assess the implications of hepatitis prevalence for healthcare worker safety.

Main Methods:

  • * Serologic screening for hepatitis was conducted on 264 consecutive admissions to a Level I urban trauma center.
  • * Patient interviews were used to gather information on potential risk factors for hepatitis.
  • * Analysis included seropositivity rates for Hepatitis B and Hepatitis A, as well as antigenemia.

Main Results:

  • * Hepatitis B (HPT B) serologic evidence was present in 19.7% of the trauma patient cohort.
  • * Intravenous (IV) drug abusers, comprising 8% of the study population, exhibited a high seropositivity rate of 67%.
  • * Hepatitis A was not detected in any patients, and antigenemia was found in 1.9%.

Conclusions:

  • * Hepatitis B seropositivity is highly prevalent in urban trauma patients, indicating a substantial public health issue.
  • * The elevated prevalence of HPT B among IV drug users underscores the need for targeted screening and prevention strategies.
  • * High rates of HPT B seropositivity necessitate mandatory protocols for viral disease transmission prevention in trauma centers to protect healthcare personnel.

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