The Seroprevalence of Hepatitis E in Different Age Groups in Isparta Region

Abstract

Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a major health problem in many developing countries. It is transmitted by water and food that are contaminated by feces. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of HEV infection in different ages in Isparta region. The study group included 1153 blood donors and 64 healthy children. Anti-HEV antibodies were detected by commercial ELISA kits. The seropositivies according to age groups were; 8-14 age 1.82%, 19-29 age 0.69%, 30-39 age 0.87%, 40-49 age 1.70%, 50-59 age 1.31% and 60-68 age 0.0%. The results indicated that HEV seropositivity obtained in Isparta was lower than those of other regions of Turkey