Seroprevalence of HIV, HBV and HCV in orthopaedic patients at a tertiary hospital in Greece |
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Authors: | Spyros G. Pneumaticos Christiana Savvidou Aristotelis Tsiakalos Nikolaos V. Sipsas |
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Affiliation: | (1) 3rd Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece;(2) 2nd Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece;(3) Pathophysiology Department, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece;(4) KAT Hospital, 2 Nikis, 14561 Kifissia, Greece;(5) Agia Olga Hospital, 3-5 Agias Olgas, 14233 Athens, Greece;(6) Laiko General Hospital, 75 Mikras Asias, 11527 Athens, Greece; |
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Abstract: | Infections from hepatitis viruses and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) as well represent a continuous risk factor to health care providers, in particular those working in surgical departments. The aim of this study was to define the prevalence of HIV, hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV) viruses in patients admitted in an urban, tertiary orthopaedic department in Greece. We retrospectively studied 1,694 consecutive patients who underwent several orthopaedic procedures. All patients were tested for HIV, HBV and HCV infections. Sixty-six (3.9%) of the patients were seropositive for at least one of the studied viruses. Thirty (1.7%) were positive for HBV, 34 (2%) for HCV and 2 (0.1%) for HIV. The majority of the seropositive patients were women (53%), urban areas citizens (89.4%), and of Greek nationality (83.3%). Non-Greek nationality was the only significantly predictive factor for seropositivity (χ2 = 590.2, P < 0.001). The majority of patients were not aware of their infection. A significant percentage of patients cared for at a Greek orthopaedic department were seropositive for blood-borne viruses. Non-Greek nationality is a risk factor. We believe that these data will increase awareness and will promote safer practices among health care providers in orthopaedic units. |
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