Addressing the Silent Epidemic of Hepatitis B Virus: Awareness, Screening and Vaccination Efforts in Abuja, Nigeria

Addressing the Silent Epidemic of Hepatitis B Virus: Awareness, Screening and Vaccination Efforts in Abuja, Nigeria

Introduction: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a major global health threat, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa, where Nigeria has a prevalence exceeding 8%. Despite the availability of effective vaccines, inadequate coverage and lack of awareness have resulted in high rates of chronic infections and HBV-at...

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Main Authors: Mrs Ogechukwu Akabuike, Dr Mabel Aworh, Ms Nkiruka Uzoebo, Dr Kenneth Enwerem, Mr John Ewart, Pharm Onyinye Agukwe, Pharm Kingsley Ngong, Dr Amos Dangana, Dr Idris Abdullahi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-03-01
Series:International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Hepatitis B Virus
Rapid Diagnostic Testing
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Screening
Vaccination
Awareness
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1201971224005356

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