A systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection among pregnant women in Nigeria

BO Olakunde, DA Adeyinka, OA Olakunde… - PloS one, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Background Nigeria has a high burden of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, commonly
acquired through vertical transmission. However, there is a lack of an efficient surveillance …

[PDF][PDF] HIV and HBV Coinfections in the Highly HIV-infected Population of Rivers State, Nigeria

TI Cookey, IO Okonko… - Asian Journal of Advanced …, 2021 - academia.edu
ABSTRACT Background: In Nigeria, hepatitis co-infection with HIV is linked with an increase
in morbidity and mortality. Objective: The goal of this study was to investigate the rate of …

[PDF][PDF] Serological Evidence of HIV/HBV Co-infection among HIV-infected patients in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria

CH Ugwu, EN Oketah, PO Okerentugba… - GSC Biological and …, 2023 - gsconlinepress.com
Research suggests that HIV-infected individuals who have also been co-infected with HBV
face a greater risk of HIV progression. Hepatitis B and HIV infections pose serious public …

Prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection and effects of service charges on notification among pregnant women attending antenatal care at General Hospital, Otukpo

J Anejo-Okopi, CO Aju-Ameh, OO Agboola… - Nigeria Ann Med Res …, 2023 - ajol.info
Objectives: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a global public health problem, even though
its prevalence is disproportionately high in resource-limited countries, it is still under …

Hepatitis B and C seroprevalence among residents in Lagos State, Nigeria: A population-based survey

OO Odukoya, KA Odeyemi, OM Odubanjo… - Nigerian …, 2022 - journals.lww.com
Background: Hepatitis is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality, particularly in
developing countries. It is often caused by hepatitis B and C, which are both preventable …

Molecular detection of hepatitis B virus genotype E with immune escape mutations in chronic hepatitis B patients on long-term antiviral therapy in Jos, Nigeria

J Anejo-Okopi, E Okeke, PM Davwar… - African Journal of …, 2022 - scielo.org.za
ANEJO-OKOPI, Joseph et al. Molecular detection of hepatitis B virus genotype E with
immune escape mutations in chronic hepatitis B patients on long-term antiviral therapy in …

SEROLOGICAL EVIDENCE OF HBc IgM AMONG HIV-INFECTED INDIVIDUALS ATTENDING SELECTED HOSPITALS IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA

E Oketah, C Ugwu… - Covenant …, 2024 - journals.covenantuniversity.edu.ng
Abstract The South-Eastern area of Nigeria does not currently have data on the serological
evidence of anti-HBc-IgM antibodies. The study aimed to show the serological evidence of …

[PDF][PDF] Knowledge, risk perception and utilization of hepatitis B vaccine among youths in a semi-urban area in Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria

BT Oyasope, OP Atibioke, IO Dipeolu - 2024 - repozytorium.ur.edu.pl
Introduction and aim. Hepatitis B is a chronic liver disease responsible for high morbidity
and mortality. Despite the availability of hepatitis B vaccine, the incidence of disease is …

Assessment of liver fibrosis by transient elastography among human immunodeficiency virus/hepatitis B virus and hepatitis B virus-mono-infected patients on tenofovir …

J Anejo-okopi, OO Agboola, DO Amanyi… - … Ramachandra Journal of …, 2024 - srjhs.org
Objectives: Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) infection, both in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
coinfection and hepatitis B virus (HBV)-mono-infection, is associated with a risk of …

Prevalence of hepatitis B and C surface antigens among students in Jos, Nigeria

YA Agabi, GO Vincent, JY Nkup, NA Cirfat… - Microbes and …, 2024 - journals.ekb.eg
Background: Globally, hepatitis B and C viral infections have been identified as some of the
most common infectious diseases comprising major public health problems. This study …