About 3% of Pakistani population is the carrier of hepatitis B virus, and infection is growing at
a steady rate. The current study reviews the situation of HBV in the KP population …

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection accounts for about 1 million deaths worldwide annually.
This study was to determine the prevalence, distribution of HBV, and factors associated with …

If myomectomy during caesarean delivery becomes a widespread practice, it could
potentially eliminate multiple surgeries for both indications. However, many surgeons have …

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 …

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 …

Background: Transfusion transmissible infections, such as HIV, HBV, HCV and syphilis are
on the rise and pose a threat to blood safety. Objective: To determine prevalence and …

Transfusion associated hepatitis B virus (TAHBV) infection continues to be a major problem
despite mandatory screening for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg). This is because …

Hepatitis B virus infection is endemic in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa including Nigeria.
Occult hepatitis B virus infection (OBI) is a challenging clinical problem characterized by the …

Background: Post-transfusion hepatitis occurs even with stringent donor selection criteria
and screening for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg). The objective of this study was to …

Background: The rising prevalence of hepatitis B and hepatitis C viral infection as single or
co-infection among the Nigerian populace and their association with hepatocellular …