Abstract:
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a major viral infection that causes
inflammation of the liver which represents a major public health problem worldwide. Complications
related to HBV infection, such as fibrosis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma, are major concerns.
Objectives: In our study, we investigated the disease at Tobal’s Brothers hospital in Mila. We
also carried out a retrospective statistical study, between January 20, 2021 and May 12, 2023.
Methods: Diagnosis of the disease is largely based on the immunoenzymatic ELISA technique.
The retrospective study was based on the age, sex and seroprevalence.
Results and discussion: On several tested serums (for 3 months), only one case showed a
positive result with the presence of anti-HBV antibodies.
The results of the study indicate that the seroprevalence of the disease reached 1.52% at the
Public Establishement Hospital. In addition, it has been noticed that adults aged 15 to 40 are the most
affected by HBV with a male predominance. On the other hand, the infectious diseases department was
identified as being the most affected by the infection at the same establishement.
Conclusion: This observation highlights the importance of appropriate management of hepatitis
B within this service and highlights its crucial role in the fight against this disease
