2021
DOI: 10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i830371
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The Prevalence of Hepatitis B and C among HIV Positive Patients in Some Hospitals in Rivers State

Abstract: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) are all blood borne pathogens that are still global health challenges and were known to be endemic in Nigeria. Little work had been done on Hepatitis-B and C co-infection among HIV positive patients in the three Senatorial Districts of Rivers State. A case- control, hospital- based study was conducted among subjects from Rivers state University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH), Zonal Hospital, Bori and Zonal Hospital, Ahoada to d… Show more

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“…Prevalence rates of HIV/HBV co-Infection was 0.24% in National Hospital, FCT, Abuja, Nigeria [38]. A 0.7% prevalent rate of HBV/HIV coinfection among pregnant women was reported in Anambra State, Nigeria [39].…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Prevalence rates of HIV/HBV co-Infection was 0.24% in National Hospital, FCT, Abuja, Nigeria [38]. A 0.7% prevalent rate of HBV/HIV coinfection among pregnant women was reported in Anambra State, Nigeria [39].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%