Detection of HBV and HCV Seroprevalence using rapid point-of-care tests among earthquake survivors in Southeastern Turkiye.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Türkiye has a moderate seroprevalence of HBV infection in its general population, with the Southeastern Anatolia Region exhibiting the highest rate. In contrast, the seroprevalence of HCV infection in Türkiye is low. The study aimed to determine the prevalence of HBV and HCV in the communities affected by the earthquake in Southeastern Türkiye.

Methods

This was a cross-sectional study in Southeastern Türkiye in December 2023, eleven months after the 2023 Türkiye-Syria earthquakes. HBsAg and anti-HCV were investigated using rapid screening tests on blood samples from participants selected from 251 containers, where 1,213 people resided.

Results

Out of 251 samples tested, 13 (5.2%) were positive for HBV, while none (0.0%) tested positive for HCV. When compari

SUBMITTER: Bekcibası M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12729748 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature