There are no comprehensive data on viral hepatitis from Sierra Leone; however, a huge
disease burden has been observed in different subpopulations. This review summarizes …

While Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are endemic in
West Africa, the prevalence of HBV/HIV coinfection and their associated risk factors in …

Abstract Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a hepatotropic deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
virus which causes death. More than 300 million people have chronic liver infections …

Introduction The study was carried out to determine the prevalence of and risk factors for
hepatitis B and C viral co-infections in HIV infected children in Lagos. Method A cross …

Objective To compare the prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) in pregnant women with and
without human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in Jos, Nigeria. Methods This comparative …

Background: Hepatitis B virus infection is a major public health problem worldwide and is a
major cause of morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of …

Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is hyperendemic in Nigeria. Available literature reveal
genotype E as being predominant in West Africa. This study aimed at identifying the current …

METHODS Five newspapers were selected based on their website traffic (online
readership). The software NVIVO 12 was used to organise the content of the articles into …

Introduction. Mother‐to‐child transmission remains an important mode of transmission of
hepatitis B infection particularly in endemic areas. The knowledge and practices of pregnant …

Abstract Introduction: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection remains a major health problem in
Burkina Faso. To control and prevent HBV infection, Hepatitis B vaccine was introduced in …