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Archives   2009

Myanmar   Health   Sciences   Research   Journal

Volume   21,  Number   2

TITLE:   Hepatitis B surface antigen sero-prevalence in two border towns near Thailand.
AUTHOR:   Khin May Oo; Yi Yi Kyaw; Ohnmar Lwin; Aye Aye Yee; San San Oo; KhiNe Win; Myo Khin; Khin Pyone Kyi
SOURCE:   Myanmar Health Sciences Research Journal. 2009; 21(2): 83-87
ABSTRACT:   We investigated the prevalence and associated factors of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) sero-positivity in a population of 380 subjects (182 males and 198 females) residing in Kawthaung Township in the southern border region and in 503 subjects residing in Tachileik Township in the eastern Shan State. Both townships are situated in the Myanmar-Thai border. Sera samples were tested for the presence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg). HBsAg sero-positivity was detected in 7.1% (27 of 380) of subjects from Kawthaung and in 3.8% (19 of 503) subjects from Tachileik Township. In both study sites, the HBsAg sero-prevalence rate was higher among males. In Kawthaung Township, the HBsAg sero-prevalence was (8.8%) in males and 5.6% among females. Of them, 5 (18.5%) were HBeAg positive. HBsAg sero-prevalence was highest (9.5%) in the 41-60 years age group followed by 21-40 years age group. In Tachileik Township, males had a higher sero-prevalence rate (5.1%) than the females (3.2%) and the HBsAg sero-prevalence was highest (5.2%) in the 41-60 years age group followed by the 21-40 years age group. The HBeAg prevalence rate was 15.8%.
SUBJECT HEADINGS:   Hepatitis B Surface Antigens.
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