HEPATITIS B MARKERS IN ISFAHAN, CENTRAL IRAN: A POPULATION-BASED STUDY

Abstract

H B virus (HBV) infection is one of the major global health problems with two billion people infected worldwide, 75% of whom are Asians (1). The main route of HBV transmission is via blood and blood products. Needle-stick injuries in health personnel, hemodialysis, shared needles in drug abusers, dental surgery, receiving blood or blood products, cupping, ear and nose piercing practices, tattooing, sexual contact and contact with body fluid Hepatitis Monthly 2009; 9(1): 12-16