Human immunodeficiency (HIV) and hepatitis B (HIB) viruses are two distinct viruses that
share mode of transmission and risk factors. To assess the seroprevalence of HIV, hepatitis …

Multiple human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) genetic subtypes, intersubtype
recombinants, and group O have been found in west central Africa. In Nigeria, where HIV-1 …

BACKGROUND Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a major public health concern,
particularly in Africa where HIV rates remain substantial. Pregnant women are at an …

The purpose of this study was to generate data on the relative prevalences of the HIV-1
subtypes circulating in Nigeria. A total of 252 HIV-1-positive samples collected during an …

This article reviews methodologies and data sources that have been used to measure HIV
prevalence and sexual behaviours associated with the transmission of HIV in Nigeria. The …

To determine current data on HIV infection and to further confirm the presence of HIV-1
group O infection in Nigeria, 2300 samples from five states were tested for the presence of …

In order to assess the seroprevalence and coprevalence of hepatitis-B surface antigen
(HBsAg), human immunodeficiency virus-1 and-2 (HIV-1 and-2) antibodies in Nigerian …

ral DNA from the infecting viral RNt\genome. The provirus (also called the complementary or
cDNA) integrates itself into the chromosome of the host cell with the aid of additional …

and little time to devote to complicated diagnoses, as they are usually treating hundreds of
patients. Several “simple” laboratory tests were recommended to help African health workers …

A study was conducted to determine the feasibility of establishing a sentinel human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) surveillance system involving patients with sexually …