An epidemiological study on hepatitis B virus infection among prison inmates in Borno state,
Nigeria, was carried out using a questionnaire survey to determine the possible risk factors …

Hepatitis B virus infection (HBV) is common among prisoners suggesting them as one of the
main infection source in the community; Hence in this study, we evaluated the sero …

ABSTRACT Background: Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), a DNA virus with a human only reservoir,
is a worldwide public health problem. Unlike other countries especially Europe and America …

A survey of hepatitis B virus (HBV) amongst patients attending Abott Medical Centre, Biu in
Borno State was conducted to determine the prevalence and evaluate risk factors …

Background HBV infection with its associated sequelae is a disease of major public health
importance worldwide. This study analyzed the results of HBsAg screening at the University …

Introduction: in Cameroon, data on viral hepatitis B infection in prison environments is
limited. We determined the prevalence of hepatitis B infection (HBV) and correlates among …

A survey was conducted amongst 100 randomly selected out-patients attending Nigerian
Reference Hospital (44), Kaduna State, Nigeria, in order to ascertain the prevalence of …

The prevalence and trend of Hepatitis B Virus infection in 2966 patients attending clinics of
Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano Nigeira was determined over a 3 year period 2001 to …

The study was to assessed the percentage prevalence of Hepatitis B surface antigen
(HBsAg) among HIV patients attending Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital …

Introduction Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is hyper-endemic in Nigeria. Prisons are high-
risk environments for the spread of infectious diseases. Worldwide, seroprevalence of HBV …