Hepatitis E virus infection in patients from Saudi Arabia with sickle cell anaemia and β-thalassemia major: possible transmission by blood transfusion

1996 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 203-205 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Al-Fawaz ◽  
S. Al-Rasheed ◽  
M. Al-Mugeiren ◽  
A. Al-Salloum ◽  
M. Al-Sohaibani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Blood Transfusion ◽  
Virus Infection ◽  
Sickle Cell ◽  
Hepatitis E Virus ◽  
Sickle Cell Anaemia ◽  
Thalassemia Major ◽  
Hepatitis E

Seroprevalence of the hepatitis E virus antibodies among blood donors in the Qassim region, Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bader Y Alhatlani ◽  
Waleed A Aljabr ◽  
Mohammed S Almarzouqi ◽  
Sami M Alhatlani ◽  
Rayan N Alzunaydi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Blood Transfusion ◽  
Hepatitis E Virus ◽  
Blood Donors ◽  
Indirect Elisa ◽  
Hepatitis E ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Serum Samples ◽  
Major Public Health Issue

Aim: Hepatitis E virus (HEV) transmission through blood transfusion is a major public health issue worldwide. We aimed to determine the seroprevalence of HEV in blood donors in the Qassim region of Saudi Arabia. Materials & methods: Serum samples (n = 1078) were collected from volunteer blood donors and tested for the presence of anti-HEV IgG and IgM by indirect ELISA. Results: The seroprevalence of anti-HEV IgG among the blood donors was 5.7% overall. Anti-HEV IgG and IgM seropositivity were significantly higher in non-Saudi donors than in Saudi donors (22.1 vs 3 and 7.8 vs 0.2% for anti-HEV IgG and IgM, respectively). Conclusion: The seroprevalence of HEV among blood donors in the Qassim region was lower than previous estimates for other regions of the country and neighboring countries.

scholarly journals Seroprevalence of the hepatitis E virus among blood donors in the Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bader Alhatlani ◽  
Waleed Aljabr ◽  
Mohammed Almarzouqi ◽  
Sami Alhatlani ◽  
Rayan Alzunaydi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Blood Transfusion ◽  
Hepatitis E Virus ◽  
Blood Donors ◽  
Geographical Area ◽  
Hepatitis E ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Serum Samples ◽  
Major Public Health Issue

Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate the seroprevalence of hepatitis E virus (HEV), a major public health issue worldwide with the potential for transmission via blood transfusion, in blood donors in the Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia. Serum samples (n = 1,078) were collected from volunteer blood donors from January to April 2019 and tested for the presence of anti-HEV IgG and IgM by indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays. Results Overall, the seroprevalence of anti-HEV IgG and IgM among blood donors was 5.7% and 1.3%, respectively. Additionally, the seropositive rates of anti-HEV IgG and IgM were significantly higher in non-Saudi donors (22.1% and 7.8%) than in Saudi donors (3% and 0.2%). The seroprevalence of anti-HEV IgG increased with age; however, there was no correlation between gender and anti-HEV IgG and/or IgM. The seroprevalence of HEV among blood donors in the Qassim Region was lower than previous estimates for other regions of the country. Further studies covering a wider geographical area are needed to validate and expand the findings and to determine the importance of HEV screening in the region.

Hepatitis E virus infection in haemodialysis patients: A case-control study in Saudi Arabia

2002 ◽  
Vol 66 (3) ◽  
pp. 329-334 ◽  
Author(s):  
E.A. Ayoola ◽  
M.A. Want ◽  
M.O.E.H. Gadour ◽  
M.H. Al-Hazmi ◽  
M.K.M. Hamza
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Virus Infection ◽  
Hepatitis E Virus ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Hepatitis E ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Control Study

Prevalence of hepatitis E virus infection among hemodialysis patients in Japan: Evidence for infection with a genotype 3 HEV by blood transfusion

2004 ◽  
Vol 74 (4) ◽  
pp. 563-572 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takehiro Mitsui ◽  
Yukie Tsukamoto ◽  
Chikao Yamazaki ◽  
Kazuo Masuko ◽  
Fumio Tsuda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Transfusion ◽  
Virus Infection ◽  
Hepatitis E Virus ◽  
Hepatitis E ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Genotype 3

Prevalence of hepatitis E virus infection in multiple transfused Brazilian patients with thalassemia and sickle cell disease

2019 ◽  
Vol 91 (9) ◽  
pp. 1693-1697
Author(s):  
Svetoslav N. Slavov ◽  
Juliana D. M. Maçonetto ◽  
Edson Z. Martinez ◽  
Ana Cristina Silva‐Pinto ◽  
Dimas T. Covas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sickle Cell Disease ◽  
Virus Infection ◽  
Sickle Cell ◽  
Hepatitis E Virus ◽  
Hepatitis E ◽  
Cell Disease

scholarly journals Hepatitis E virus infection and blood transfusion in Japan

2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 344-349 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Matsubayashi ◽  
H. Sakata ◽  
H. Ikeda
Keyword(s):  
Blood Transfusion ◽  
Virus Infection ◽  
Hepatitis E Virus ◽  
Hepatitis E

scholarly journals Prevalence of Hepatitis E Virus Infection Among Blood Donors in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol Volume 14 ◽  
pp. 2381-2390
Author(s):  
Reem A Al Dossary ◽  
Awatif N AlNafie ◽  
Salma Ali Aljaroodi ◽  
Jawad Ur Rahman ◽  
Basavaraj C Hunasemarada ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Virus Infection ◽  
Hepatitis E Virus ◽  
Blood Donors ◽  
Hepatitis E ◽  
Eastern Province

scholarly journals Seroprevalence of the hepatitis E virus among blood donors in the Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bader Alhatlani ◽  
Waleed Aljabr ◽  
Mohammed Almarzouqi ◽  
Sami Alhatlani ◽  
Rayan Alzunaydi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Blood Transfusion ◽  
Hepatitis E Virus ◽  
Blood Donors ◽  
Geographical Area ◽  
Hepatitis E ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Serum Samples ◽  
Major Public Health Issue

Abstract ObjectivesTo evaluate the seroprevalence of hepatitis E virus (HEV), a major public health issue worldwide with the potential for transmission via blood transfusion, in blood donors in the Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia. Serum samples (n = 1,078) were collected from volunteer blood donors from January to April 2019 and tested for the presence of anti-HEV IgG and IgM by indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays.ResultsOverall, the seroprevalence of anti-HEV IgG among blood donors was 5.7%. Additionally, the seropositive rates of anti-HEV IgG and IgM were significantly higher in non-Saudi donors (22.1% and 35.3%) than in Saudi donors (3% and 7.4%). The seroprevalence of anti-HEV IgG increased with age; however, there was no correlation between gender and anti-HEV IgG and/or IgM. The seroprevalence of HEV among blood donors in the Qassim Region was lower than previous estimates for other regions of the country. Further studies covering a wider geographical area are needed to validate and expand the findings and to determine the importance of HEV screening in the region.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document