Prevalence and risk implications of Hepatitis B and C Viruses in a University community in Lagos, Nigeria

Prevalence and risk implications of Hepatitis B and C Viruses in a University community in Lagos, Nigeria

Objectives: This study determined the prevalence and risk implication of HBV and HCV in an asymptomatic university student group in Lagos, Nigeria. Methods: A total of 90 students (38 males and 52 females) aged 16-25 years were enrolled in this study. Hepatitis B surface Antigen (HBsAg) and Hepat...

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Main Authors: Oluwaseyi Ashaka, Chinyere Ezeanya-Bakpa, Fehintiola Olukoya, Caleb Awodesu, Oluwademilade Abdulkadir, Philip Mbata, Faithfulness Yangs, Abimbola Orukotan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Babcock Medical Society 2024-12-01
Series:Babcock University Medical Journal
Subjects:
Asymptomatic Infection
Adolescents
Hepatitis B virus
Hepatitis C virus
Prevalence
Online Access:http://bumj.babcock.edu.ng/index.php/bumj/article/view/552
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