Clinical and Epidemiological Profile of Hepatitis B and C Patients in a Municipality in Southern Brazil
Year: 2024
Type: conference-paper
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Context: Hepatitis B and C are common diseases with significant public health impacts. Hepatitis B is primarily transmitted through sexual contact, classifying it as a sexually transmitted infection, while hepatitis C is mainly transmitted through blood. Without early and proper treatment, these infections can lead to complications such as hepatocellular carcinoma and liver cirrhosis. Objective: To determine the clinical-epidemiological profile of hepatitis B and C patients treated at a specialized health center in a municipality in southern Santa Catarina from 2016 to 2020. Methods: A retrospective observational study with a cross-sectional design. The analysis included 123 patients with hepatitis B and/or C who received care at the Specialized Health Care Center (CAES) in Tubarão, SC, between 2016 and 2020. Results: Hepatitis C was the most prevalent, accounting for 79.7% of cases, with males being the most affected in both infections. The chronic form was observed in 92% of hepatitis B cases and 92.9% of hepatitis C cases. Only a minority of patients had complete vaccination against HBV. Conclusion: A detailed understanding of the behavior of hepatitis B and C and the affected population helps identify at-risk patients, contributing to early diagnosis and treatment, and reducing disease complications.
DOI: 10.56238/i-cims-012
Authors: Laís Cruz Lima, Maurício Prätzel Ellwanger, Manuela Pozza Ellwanger, Fabiley de Wite Diogo, Liz Andréa Babireski Braz de Oliveira, Lara Damiani Cabral, João Pedro Espíndola Gomes, André Luís de Medeiros Prudêncio, Debora Reinert, Águida Vita de Souza Diogo, Antônio Carlos Mattar Munhoz, Chaiana Esmeraldino Mendes Marcon
Language: English
Topic: Hepatitis C virus research
Subfield: Hepatology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
OpenAlex ID: W4404070289