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[E antigen (HBeAG) and surface antigen (HBsAg) in bladder schistosomiasis]
Parassitologia
|December 1, 1978
Summary
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) markers were investigated in Somalian patients with Schistosoma haematobium infection. The study found lower HBsAg prevalence in patients compared to controls, suggesting further research is needed.
Area of Science:
- Virology
- Infectious Diseases
- Parasitology
Context:
- The link between Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and parasitic infections transmitted via skin, like schistosomiasis, remains unclear.
- Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and e-antigen (HBeAg) are key serological markers for HBV infection.
Purpose:
- To investigate the prevalence of Hepatitis B virus markers in Somalian patients diagnosed with urinary schistosomiasis.
- To determine if there is an increased frequency of HBV markers in individuals infected with Schistosoma haematobium.
Summary:
- Serum samples from 54 Somalian patients with Schistosoma haematobium and 47 controls were tested for HBsAg, HBeAg, anti-HBs, and anti-HBe.
- HBsAg was detected in 14.8% of patients versus 34.0% of controls. Anti-HBs antibodies were more prevalent in patients (57.4%) than controls (44.6%).
- No HBeAg was detected in either group, and anti-HBe antibodies showed low prevalence in both patients and controls.
Impact:
- Findings suggest that the association between Hepatitis B virus markers and urinary schistosomiasis requires additional investigation.
- This research contributes to understanding the complex interplay between viral and parasitic infections.
- Highlights the need for further studies to clarify potential epidemiological links and implications for public health in endemic regions.