The prevalence of HBsAg carrier state among normal healthy population of Najaf governorate Iraq

Asero epidemlological studies was carried out to findet- 1- The prevalence of HB»Ag cirriers among normal healthy Iraqi people in Najaf governorate. 2- The diTference in the prevalence of HBsAg carriers between Urbans and Rural.populatIon . 7- The difference of HBsAg carriers among -males and feraals 4- To evaluate ather characteristics of HBsAg carriers detected. N Atotal of 727 normal healthy people living in Najaf » screened for HB»Ag by ELISA method .with direct interviewed about previous history of Jaundice or contact with Joundiced patients,blood transfusion, surgery and many other factors related to HBV. Sixteen HBsAg carrier were detected in this study , Tour females and Twelve males.The prevalence of HBsAg carrier wan 2.2i .