Prevalence of overt and occult hepatitis B viral infection among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Edo state university teaching hospital Auchi, Nigeria

Prevalence of overt and occult hepatitis B viral infection among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Edo state university teaching hospital Auchi, Nigeria

Abstract Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection remains a major health challenge in Nigeria, with high prevalence rates among pregnant women. The prevalence of overt and occult hepatitis B infection (HBIOV and HBIOC) among pregnant women was investigated to understand the burden and associated...

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Main Authors: Bukhari Isah Shuaib, Amina Momodu, Johnsolomon Eghosa Ohenhen, Ijeoma Evangeline Umeche, Musa Abidemi Muhibi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-12-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Hepatitis B infection
Occult hepatitis B
Overt hepatitis B
Pregnant women
Risk factors
Viral load
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-024-10376-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-024-10376-2

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