| Summary: | Background : Because of the shared modes of
transmission, hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C
virus (HCV) co-infection is not uncommon in highly
endemic areas and among subjects with a high risk of
parenteral infections. In Yogyakarta, HBV/HCV coinfection
may be rising concern which we are unaware of.
In this research, we calculate the prevalence of
hepatitis B and hepatitis C virus co-infection in
haemodialysis unit, Dr. Sardjito General Hospital,
Yogyakarta.
Objective : The objective of this study is to obtain
and observe the prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV)
and hepatitis C virus (HCV) co-infection at the
haemodialysis unit in the Dr. Sardjito General Hospital,
Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Methods : This is a cross sectional descriptive
study which is done at the hemodialysis unit, Dr.
Sardjito General Hospital, Yogyakarta. The data of
patients undergoing haemodialysis were taken. For
instance, their sex, race, and age.
Results : The prevalence of hepatitis B and
hepatitis C virus co-infection in the haemodialysis unit
in Dr. Sardjito General Hospital, Yogyakarta is 17.42%.
Conclusion : Based on the study, out of 137 subjects
who undergo hemodialysis, 24 patients were diagnosed
with positive hepatitis B and hepatitis C co-infection.
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