Seroprevalence of hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus infection among pregnant women attending antenatal care at Guhala Primary Hospital, Northwestern Ethiopia

Seroprevalence of hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus infection among pregnant women attending antenatal care at Guhala Primary Hospital, Northwestern Ethiopia

Abstract Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infections are global issues that disproportionately affect developing countries. Pregnancy-related HBV and HCV infections are associated with a high risk of vertical transmission and complications for the mother as well as the...

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Main Authors: Debaka Belete, Engidayehu Fekadie, Melkamu Kassaw, Melaku Fenta, Azanu Jegnie, Tigist Mulu, Gashaw Adane, Wondwossen Abebe, Azanaw Amare
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-07-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Hepatitis B virus
Hepatitis C virus
Prevalence
Pregnant women
Guhala
Ethiopia
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-024-06714-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-024-06714-6

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