The Sero-Prevalence Of Hepatitis C Virus (Hcv) Infection Among Prospective Blood Donors In Makurdi, Nigeria

Alao, OO; Okwori, EE; Araoye, MO

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“…The HCV sero-prevalence rate of 2.8% seen in this study is lower when compared to the 5.4% reported in an earlier study by Alao et al 8 among blood donors in Makurdi.This varying reports from Makurdi are similar to the reports from Benin City where Onakewhor et al 11 and ugbebor et al 12 working independently, documented low HCV prevalence of 1.8% and 3.6% respectively among pregnant women in Benin City while Halim et al 10 reported a high prevalence of 12.3% among blood donors in the same Benin city. Our findings suggest that the prevalence of HCV may vary even in the same geographical location however; the reasons for such variation may only be identified through further studies.…”

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“…6 While there are no country wide surveys on the epidemiology of HCV In Nigeria, HCV prevalence appears to be increasing. 7 Studies of HCV rates among blood donors in Nigeria show prevalence ranging from 5.4% in Makurdi, 8 8.4% in Lagos 9 to12.3% in Benin city. 10 HCV rates among pregnant women in Nigeria appear to be lower ranging from 1.8 -3.6% in Benin city, 11,12 4.3% in portharcourt, 13 4.5% in Kaduna 14 to 4.7% in Enugu 15 .…”

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Prevalence of Hepatitis C in Makurdi, North Central Nigeria

Godwin¹

2013

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Prevalence of Hepatitis C in Makurdi, North Central Nigeria

Godwin¹

2013

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“…Mutimer et al (10) and Halim et al (11) had reported high seroprevalence rates of 12.3% and14.0% respectively, but this was among commercial blood donors in Nigeria. These corroborate the high risk of this infection among commercial donors who should be discouraged from blood donations as it is done in many parts of the world.…”

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“…A total of 77108 donors presented themselves for blood donation during the study period, Out of these 8.92% (6883) were replacement donors while 91.07% (70225) were voluntary donors. Among voluntary donors 0.01% (11) and among replacement donors 0.03% (29) were reactive to HCV antibody. Donor with PCV value between 34-42% had highest HCV infection.…”

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Study of prevalence of hepatitis C among replacement donors versus voluntary donors in Tertiary care Hospital

Yadav¹

2018

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Introduction: Hepatitis C infection is a major global health problem, which could easily lead to chronic liver disease, cirrhosis and even hepatocellular carcinoma. The rapid global spread of HCV is believed to have occurred primarily because of efficient transmission through blood transfusion and parenteral exposures with contaminated equipment\ Materials and Methods: This study was carried out at the Blood bank, Department of Pathology M.Y. Hospital Indore. A retrospective review of 77108 donors over a period of 2 years (2015)(2016)(2017) was carried out. All individuals who presented themselves for blood donation during this period were included in the study. Screening of the donors was done with rapid test kit as well as ELISA The data were collated and analysed with SPSS version 20. Prevalence of HCV antibodies was expressed in percentages. Associations of HCV seropositivity with demography, Results: A total of 77108 donors presented themselves for blood donation during the study period, Out of these 8.92%(6883) were replacement donors while 91.07% (70225) were voluntary donors. Among voluntary donors 0.01%(11) and among replacement donors 0.03%(29) were reactive to HCV antibody . Donor with PCV value between 34-42% had highest HCV infection. Conclusion:In conclusion, the frequency of active infection of HCV amongst the blood The seroprevalence of Hepatitis C virus infection in the study centre is 0.04 %. This is considerably low percentage while keeping in view the previous publicized rates. Application of strict measures during blood donor selection and use of proper screening essay such as ELISA.

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Pattern of blood donor deferral in a tertiary hospital, South-south, Nigeria: A three-year study review

Ekwere

Ino-Ekanem

Motilewa

et al. 2014

Int J Blood Transfus Immunohematol

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anemia were the major reasons for permanent (50.4%) and temporary (39%) deferral of donors. the ttIs rates were higher among male donors than female donors. conversely, more female donors were anemic (25.6%) compared to male (12.7%). Other reasons identified for donor deferral were underage (6.8%), underweight (2.4%), and hypertension (3.1%). conclusion: A donor deferral rate of 16% in this study is similar to that reported in other studies. However, the reasons for deferral differ reflecting differences in donor selection criteria.

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The Sero-Prevalence Of Hepatitis C Virus (Hcv) Infection Among Prospective Blood Donors In Makurdi, Nigeria

Cited by 5 publications

References 7 publications

Prevalence of Hepatitis C in Makurdi, North Central Nigeria

Prevalence of Hepatitis C in Makurdi, North Central Nigeria

Study of prevalence of hepatitis C among replacement donors versus voluntary donors in Tertiary care Hospital

Pattern of blood donor deferral in a tertiary hospital, South-south, Nigeria: A three-year study review

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