The investigation on hepatitis B virus markers among some workers in Guangzhou region

Objective To investigate infection status of hepatitis B virus among some enterprises workers in Guangzhou region. Methods A cross-sectional investigation on hepatitis B virus markers was conducted in four factories workers from 2001 to 2003. Results 3 117 worker's serum was tested for HBsAg, HBsAb, HBeAg, HBeAb and HBcAb.The result shows:606 cases were negative both in HBsAg and in HBsAb(19.44%). 2 047 cases were positive in HBsAb(65.67%). 464 cases were positive in HBsAg(14.89%). Among 606 negative cases both in HBsAg and in HbsAb, 56 cases were only positive in HBeAb or HBcAb and in the both(1.80%). Conclusion HBsAg positive rate was higher in our study than national average level. The susceptible rate was higher in G.Z. region(the negative rates both in HBsAg and in HBsAb were 19.44%). It is necessary to vaccinate hepatitis B virus earlier to prevent from infection of hepatitis B, liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma.