Caspian Journal of Internal Medicine
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Caspian J Intern Med
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10.22088/cjim
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Prevalence of isolated anti-HBc in previously HBV infected individuals
Infectious Diseases
Infectious Diseases
Original Article
Original Article
Background: The outcome of Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is chronic or resolved HBV infection. Over the time, the levels of HBsAg or Anti-HBs declined and were not detectable in their sera and was named as isolated anti-HBc. The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of isolated anti-HBc in previously HBV infected individuals.<br>Methods: From April 2000 to September 2008, the results of HBV markers on 2036 cases of previously infected individuals were recorded. Those who were HBsAg or anti-HBs negative but anti-HBc and anti-HBe positive was named as isolated anti-HBc. The prevalence of isolated anti HBc in both males and females was determined. <br>Results: Among the 1160 males with past HBV infection, isolated anti-HBc was seen in 35 (3%) cases. The mean age of these cases was 33.8±13 years. Isolated anti-HBc was seen in 44 (5%) cases of 876 females with previous HBV infection (p=0.014). The prevalence of isolated anti-HBc was 79 (3.9%). <br>Conclusion: The result of this study emphasizes on the differentiation of occult or resolved HBV infection in isolated anti-HBc cases in endemic regions of HBV.
Past HBV infection, isolated anti-HBc, Prevalence
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Yes
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No
Mahmoud
Sadeghi Haddad
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No
Hassan
Taheri
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1003194753284600323
No
, Mohammad Jafar
Soleimani Amiri
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1003194753284600324
No
Mohammad Reza
Hassanjani Roushan
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1003194753284600325
No