Frequency of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen and Anti- HCV in Young Adults - Experience in Southern Punjab

Abstract

HBV and HCV infections are a constant source of threat to the younger population. It is thus imperative that public campaign be launched to create awareness to masses. General education of the public can be very helpful in preventing the spread of HCV and HBV, which already has limited resources for health care. Both public and private sectors will have to go hand in hand to prevent these diseases attaining epidemic proportions.