[Viral hepatitis as an iatrogenic infection]

The aim of the study was to explore relationship between viral hepatitis and medical procedures with continuity of tissues. The analysis of the results showed that 50% patients were infected in hospitals; in the group with hepatitis B--62.5% and in the group with non-B hepatitis 50%. Nosocomial infections with virus hepatitis B after transfusion occurred in 2.5% of cases, but the frequency of PTH with Non A, Non B hepatitis (probably with HCV) is 8.5%. These data support the postulate that measures to prevent the hepatitis due to the parenteral spread of infections agents (HBV, HCV) should be strengthened. The priority problem in hospitals and the basic prophylactic method is correct sterilization.