[HTML][HTML] Hepatitis B virus infection in Nigeria-A review
GO Emechebe, IJ Emodi, AN Ikefuna… - Nigerian Medical …, 2009 - journals.lww.com
Background: Hepatitis B virus infection is a pandemic and chronic infection may lead to
chronic liver diseases which are often lethal. This review was done to assess the status of …
chronic liver diseases which are often lethal. This review was done to assess the status of …
[HTML][HTML] Prevalence, correlates and pattern of hepatitis B surface antigen in a low resource setting
Abstract Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in Nigeria has remained a Public
Health issue. It is a major cause of mortality, especially in developing countries. Vertical …
Health issue. It is a major cause of mortality, especially in developing countries. Vertical …
[HTML][HTML] Seroprevalence of hepatitis B surface antigenemia and its effects on hematological parameters in pregnant women in Osogbo, Nigeria
Background The transmission of the hepatitis B virus (HBV) is parenteral, sexual and
perinatal. Prevention of vertical transmission of HBV is extremely important because HBV …
perinatal. Prevention of vertical transmission of HBV is extremely important because HBV …
[PDF][PDF] Sero-prevalence of hepatitis B and hepatitis C virus co-infection among pregnant women in Nigeria
AJ Esan, CT Omisakin, T Ojo-Bola… - American Journal of …, 2014 - researchgate.net
This study was carried out to determine sero-prevalence of hepatitis B and hepatitis C virus
co-infection among pregnant women. Viral hepatitis during pregnancy is associated with …
co-infection among pregnant women. Viral hepatitis during pregnancy is associated with …
[HTML][HTML] Surveying infections among pregnant women in the Niger Delta, Nigeria
FI Buseri, E Seiyaboh, ZA Jeremiah - Journal of Global infectious …, 2010 - journals.lww.com
Background: There is paucity of epidemiological data on infectious diseases among
antenatal mothers in Bayelsa State of the Niger Delta, Nigeria. Aims: The aim of this study …
antenatal mothers in Bayelsa State of the Niger Delta, Nigeria. Aims: The aim of this study …
[DOC][DOC] Seroprevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen and liver function tests among adolescents in Abakaliki, South Eastern Nigeria
E Ugwuja, N Ugwu - The Internet Journal of Tropical Medicine, 2010 - researchgate.net
Of the 385 apparently healthy adolescents, 191 (49.6%) males and 194 (50.4%) females
(mean age, 15.6±2.3 years) screened for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) using a third …
(mean age, 15.6±2.3 years) screened for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) using a third …
[HTML][HTML] Hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV-1 coinfection in two informal urban settlements in Nairobi, Kenya
Background HIV-1 and Hepatitis B and C viruses coinfection is common in Sub-Saharan
Africa due to similar routes of transmission and high levels of poverty. Most studies on HIV-1 …
Africa due to similar routes of transmission and high levels of poverty. Most studies on HIV-1 …
Epidemiology of hepatitis B virus infection in South-South, Nigeria: a review
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a small enveloped DNA virus of the Hepadnaviridae family
associated with infection of the liver, and a major public health problem globally. The virus …
associated with infection of the liver, and a major public health problem globally. The virus …
[HTML][HTML] Seroprevalence of hepatitis B virus serological markers among pregnant Nigerian women
HO Aba, M Aminu - Annals of African medicine, 2016 - journals.lww.com
Background: Chronic hepatitis B infection is a global problem; however, Asia and sub-
Saharan Africa are most affected by it. Hepatitis B status of pregnant women is essential for …
Saharan Africa are most affected by it. Hepatitis B status of pregnant women is essential for …
[PDF][PDF] Sero-prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen among pregnant women attending Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Nigeria
The sero-prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection study was conducted among
pregnant women attending the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Kaduna …
pregnant women attending the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Kaduna …