Sero-survey of Hepatitis B surface antigen amongst pregnant women attending Infectious Disease Hospital Bayara, Bauchi State, Nigeria

Sero-survey of Hepatitis B surface antigen amongst pregnant women attending Infectious Disease Hospital Bayara, Bauchi State, Nigeria

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) continues to cause serious health problems in developing countries. Neonatal infection with HBV, which is often acquired during delivery, carries a high risk resulting in persistent infection. This research aims to detect the prevalence of Hepatitis B surface Antigen (HBsAg)...

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Main Authors: James A. Ndako, Georgebest ON. Echeonwu, Obinna O. Nwankiti, Emamuzou M. Onovoh, Alloysius U. Jah, Nathaniel N. Shidali, Patrick A. Ikani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-04-01
Series:Microbiology Research
Subjects:
Hepatitis B, pregnant women, antenatal
Online Access:http://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/mr/article/view/3800

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