Prevalence and Transfusion Risks of Occult Hepatitis B Infection Among HBcAb-Positive Blood Donors in a High-Endemic Region

Prevalence and Transfusion Risks of Occult Hepatitis B Infection Among HBcAb-Positive Blood Donors in a High-Endemic Region

<b><b>Background:</b></b> Hepatitis B virus (HBV) remains a significant global health concern, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where endemicity is high. Occult hepatitis B infection (OBI) presents a unique challenge to transfusion safety, as HBV DNA may persist in HBsAg-n...

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Main Authors: Ahmed Subeh Alshrari, Shuaibu Abdullahi Hudu, Sa‘adatu Haruna Shinkafi, Albashir Tahir, Halima Yunusa Raji, Abdulgafar Olayiwola Jimoh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-02-01
Series:Diagnostics
Subjects:
hepatitis B virus
hepatitis B
occult hepatitis B infection
HBcAb
HBsAg
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/15/4/486
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