Vertical Transmission of Hepatitis E Virus Infection Among Antenatal Attendees in Ekiti, Nigeria: A Longitudinal Cohort Study

Vertical Transmission of Hepatitis E Virus Infection Among Antenatal Attendees in Ekiti, Nigeria: A Longitudinal Cohort Study

Hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection in pregnancy is a serious health issue associated with spontaneous miscarriage, preterm labour and also accounts for 30% maternal mortality in the third trimester. This study was carried out to determine the anti-HEV prevalence, HEV vertical transmission and possibl...

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Main Author: Adebayo A. Adeniyi*1, Kolawole A. Fasakin*2, Mathew O. Adebisi 3, Olufunke B. Bolaji 4, Olumide M. Ayankunle 5, Musah Yusuf 6, Oluwaserimi A. Ajetunmobi 7, Abiodun I. Okunlola 8, Olumide E. Adewara9, Babatunde S. Awoyinka 10, Adewumi Bakare 11, Adeshola A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hammer Head Production Limited 2025-05-01
Series:Sokoto Journal of Medical Laboratory Science
Subjects:
h e v, i n f e c t i o n , v e r t i c a l transmission, antenatal attendees, ekiti, nigeria
Online Access:https://sokjmls.com.ng/index.php/SJMLS/article/view/672
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