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 …
The prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection in Nigerian children prior to vaccine introduction into the National Programme on Immunization schedule
Introduction: Hepatitis B virus infection is a major global health problem of public health
importance. In a bid to control the infection, the Nigerian government in 2004 introduced …
importance. In a bid to control the infection, the Nigerian government in 2004 introduced …
Seroprevalence and risk factors of hepatitis B virus infection among adolescents in Enugu, Nigeria
Objectives: The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence and correlates of hepatitis
B virus infection in adolescents in Enugu-urban. Methods: A cross-sectional seroprevalence …
B virus infection in adolescents in Enugu-urban. Methods: A cross-sectional seroprevalence …
HIV co-infection with hepatitis B and C viruses among Nigerian children in an antiretroviral treatment programme
Background. Nigeria has one of the world's largest burdens of children living with HIV and is
highly endemic for hepatitis B. This study set out to determine the prevalence of hepatitis B …
highly endemic for hepatitis B. This study set out to determine the prevalence of hepatitis B …
Serological markers of hepatitis B infection in infants presenting for their first immunization
Introduction: Hepatitis B vaccine can prevent perinatal transmission if administered within 24
hours of birth. Nigerian infants are known to present late for their first immunizations and …
hours of birth. Nigerian infants are known to present late for their first immunizations and …
Hepatitis B and C infection in HIV-infected children and young adults attending HIV treatment centres in Calabar, Nigeria
Abstract Introduction: Globally, approximately 2.7 million and 2.3 million people living with
HIV are co-infected with hepatitis B and C virus, respectively. Relatively, little is known …
HIV are co-infected with hepatitis B and C virus, respectively. Relatively, little is known …
Demographic and sociocultural characteristics of sickle anaemia children with positive hepatitis B surface antigenaemia in a tertiary health facility in Enugu
G Emechebe, IJ Emodi, AN Ikefuna… - Nigerian Journal of …, 2010 - ajol.info
Hepatitis B virus infection is contracted through contact with body fluid of infected persons.
Patientswith sickle cell anaemia (SCA), a common haematological disorder inNigeria, have …
Patientswith sickle cell anaemia (SCA), a common haematological disorder inNigeria, have …
[PDF][PDF] Viral hepatitis B and C infections in adolescents born pre-and post-hepatitis B vaccine introduction in Calabar, Nigeria
Abstract Hepatitis B and C Virus (HBV, HCV) infections are major contributors to the burden
of chronic liver diseases globally. In a bid to curb the HBV infection, the Nigerian …
of chronic liver diseases globally. In a bid to curb the HBV infection, the Nigerian …
Assessment of Immunity against Hepatitis B Virus among Children Aged 2-17 Years in Nnewi, Anambra State, South-East Nigeria: A Pilot Study
Background: Nigeria is one of the hyper-endemic countries for hepatitis B with national
prevalence rate of 11%. No study has been done in Nigeria to the best of authors' …
prevalence rate of 11%. No study has been done in Nigeria to the best of authors' …
Attitudes of Health Workers Towards Management of Hepatitis B Infection in General Hospitals in Kwara State, Nigeria
A Onaolapo, A Mojisola, J Oluwatosin… - AlQalam Journal of …, 2024 - journal.utripoli.edu.ly
Hepatitis B is one of the most dangerous diseases in the world and it has become a serious
threat to public health. Health workers are mostly at risk of contracting the disease as they …
threat to public health. Health workers are mostly at risk of contracting the disease as they …