Unsafe sexual practices prior to incarceration, and early childhood transmission are potential high-risk factors of Hepatitis B and HIV infection among prisoners in Blantyre, Malawi.

Unsafe sexual practices prior to incarceration, and early childhood transmission are potential high-risk factors of Hepatitis B and HIV infection among prisoners in Blantyre, Malawi.

Background: Hepatitis B and C viruses (HBV/HCV) are the major causes of liver diseases primarily transmitted through contact with infected blood, and body fluids. Prison settings are a significant driver of blood-borne viruses among prisoners during detention and after release. Aim: The primary aim...

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Main Authors: Shakira Chimberenga, Vincent Phiri, Anastansia Mgawa, Grace James, Enock Jumbe, Marie-Claire Van Hout, Mulinda Nyirenda, Isaac Shawa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Zagazig University, Faculty of Medicine 2025-02-01
Series:Microbes and Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
prisoners
inmates
prevalence
blood-borne viral infections
blantyre malawi
Online Access:https://mid.journals.ekb.eg/article_378205_4ca87561e43d76bc03a273df5bb097b8.pdf

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