Epidemiology of occult hepatitis B and C in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Epidemiology of occult hepatitis B and C in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Background: Occult hepatitis B (OBI) and C (OCI) infections lead to hepatic crises including cases of liver cirrhosis and even hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). OBI and OCI also pose a significant problem of their transmissibility. This study aimed to assess the overall prevalence of OBI and OCI in th...

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Main Authors: Juliette Laure Ndzie Ondigui, Sebastien Kenmoe, Cyprien Kengne-Ndé, Jean Thierry Ebogo-Belobo, Guy Roussel Takuissu, Raoul Kenfack-Momo, Donatien Serge Mbaga, Serges Tchatchouang, Josiane Kenfack-Zanguim, Robertine Lontuo Fogang, Elisabeth Zeuko'o Menkem, Ginette Irma Kame-Ngasse, Jeannette Nina Magoudjou-Pekam, Arnol Bowo-Ngandji, Nadège Mafopa Goumkwa, Seraphine Nkie Esemu, Lucy Ndip, Sara Honorine Riwom Essama, Judith Torimiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-12-01
Series:Journal of Infection and Public Health
Subjects:
Occult hepatitis B
Occult hepatitis C
Prevalence
Africa
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876034122003033

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