Seroepidemiology of hepatitis A virus in Kuwait

Jameela Alkhalidi 1, Bader Alenezi, Seham Al-Mufti, Entisar Hussain, Haifa Askar, Nyingi Kemmer, Guy W Neff

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07 January 2009

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doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.102

Abstract

Aim: To find the current seroepidemiology of hepatitis A virus (HAV) in Kuwait.

Methods: A total of 2851 Kuwaitis applying for new jobs were screened.

Results: HAV-positive cases were 28.8%; 59% were males and 41% were females. The highest prevalence was in the Ahmadi area. High prevalence was among the group of non-educated rather than educated parents. This is the first study in Kuwait demonstrating the shifting epidemiology of HAV.

Conclusion: This study reflects the need of the Kuwaiti population for an HAV vaccine.

Figures

Figure 1 Patients with HAV+ve.

Figure 1 Patients with HAV+ve.

Figure 2 The prevalence of HAV among the group with non-educated parents or a single educated parent was higher than the educated group.

Figure 2 The prevalence of HAV among the group with non-educated parents or a single educated parent was higher than the educated group.

Figure 3 HAV and level education.

Figure 3 HAV and level education.

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