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Leprosy and hepatitis B surface antigen.

C Vaishnavi1, C Sokhey, S Kaur

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh, India.

Indian Journal of Leprosy
|April 1, 1989
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A new Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) effectively detects Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) in leprosy patients. This cost-effective method identified HBsAg in 10 of 92 leprosy patient sera, proving highly sensitive and reliable.

Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Hepatology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a global health concern.
  • Leprosy patients may have an increased risk of co-infections.
  • Accurate detection of Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) is crucial for diagnosis and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate an Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) for detecting HBsAg in leprosy patients.
  • To assess the prevalence of HBsAg in a cohort of untreated leprosy patients.
  • To compare the efficacy of the developed ELISA with existing diagnostic methods.

Main Methods:

  • Serum samples were collected from 92 untreated leprosy patients.
  • An ELISA technique was employed for the detection of HBsAg.

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  • Results were compared to haemagglutination, counterimmunoelectrophoresis, and radioimmunoassay.

    • Main Results:

    • HBsAg was detected in 10 out of 92 (10.87%) serum samples from leprosy patients.
    • The developed ELISA demonstrated high sensitivity and reliability.
    • ELISA proved superior to haemagglutination and counterimmunoelectrophoresis in sensitivity and radioimmunoassay in cost and safety.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed ELISA is a sensitive, reliable, and cost-effective tool for HBsAg detection in leprosy patients.
    • This method is recommended for routine screening due to its advantages over other techniques.
    • Early detection of HBsAg can aid in managing HBV co-infection in leprosy patients.