Hepatitis B virus infection in Nigeria: a systematic review and meta-analysis of data published between 2010 and 2019

BI Ajuwon, I Yujuico, K Roper, A Richardson… - BMC infectious …, 2021 - Springer
Abstract Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is an infectious disease of global significance,
causing a significant health burden in Africa due to complications associated with infection …

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 …

A review with updated perspectives on the antiviral potentials of traditional medicinal plants and their prospects in antiviral therapy

NF Saifulazmi, ER Rohani, S Harun, H Bunawan… - Life, 2022 - mdpi.com
Exploration of the traditional medicinal plants is essential for drug discovery and
development for various pharmacological targets. Various phytochemicals derived from …

Blood donors deferral prevalence and causes in a tertiary health care hospital, southern Nigeria

HU Okoroiwu, EA Asemota - BMC health services research, 2019 - Springer
Background Blood transfusion is a life-saving intervention. However, the safety of the donor
and the recipient is paramount. This study was aimed at determining the blood donation …

The occurrence and co-occurrence of aflatoxin and fumonisin along the maize value chain in southwest Nigeria

LSO Liverpool-Tasie, NS Turna, O Ademola… - Food and Chemical …, 2019 - Elsevier
Aflatoxin and fumonisin are two major foodborne mycotoxins: toxic chemicals produced by
fungi that contaminate food commodities including maize, a staple food in sub-Saharan …

Seroprevalence of hepatitis B virus among antenatal clinic attendees in Gamawa Local Government Area, Bauchi State, Nigeria

GU Mustapha, A Ibrahim, MS Balogun… - BMC infectious …, 2020 - Springer
Background Hepatitis B virus disease is a potentially life-threatening liver infection and a
major global health problem. It causes chronic infection and puts people at high risk of death …

Prevalence and factors associated with hepatitis B virus infection among household members: a cross-sectional study in Beijing

X Zhao, X Shi, M Lv, B Yuan, J Wu - Human vaccines & …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT HBV prevention and control presents a global public health priority because of
the tremendous economic and healthcare burdens involved. This study was designed to …

Patterns of hepatitis b virus immune escape and pol/rt mutations across clinical cohorts of patients with genotypes a, e and occult hepatitis b infection in Nigeria: A …

OG Osasona, OO Oguntoye, AO Arowosaye… - Virulence, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) immune escape and Pol/RT mutations account for HBV
immunoprophylactic, therapeutic, and diagnostic failure globally. Little is known about …

Breaking down barriers for hepatitis B screening in the Bronx West African community through education in collaboration with faith-based organizations: A cohort study

EU Emeasoba, F Omarufilo, JN Bosah… - The Lancet Regional …, 2022 - thelancet.com
Background Many residents of the Bronx are from West Africa where chronic hepatitis B is
endemic. Hepatitis B screening is low in West African immigrant communities due to multiple …

Prevalence of hepatitis B virus core antibodies among blood donors in Nigeria: Implications for blood safety

FA Fasola, AA Fowotade, AO Faneye… - African journal of …, 2022 - scielo.org.za
Abstract FASOLA, Foluke A.; FOWOTADE, Adeola A.; FANEYE, Adedayo O. and ADELEKE,
Adeyeni. Prevalence of hepatitis B virus core antibodies among blood donors in Nigeria …