Erick Thokerunga

Annexin A2 versus Alpha-Fetoprotein in Diagnosing Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Diagnostic Meta-Analysis

Erick Thokerunga, Abdullahi Omar Ahmed & Mbasani Rogious · Advances in Research · 2022

Background: Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) remains widely used for diagnosing hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) despite its low sensitivity and specificity. Recently, Annexin A2, a highly expressed protein in HCC and almost undetectable in normal liver cells has been studied as a potential...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2022/v23i330331

Hepatitis B Infection among Commercial Sex Workers in Lyantonde Town, Central Uganda: Prevalence, Knowledge and Practices

Erick Thokerunga, Akatujuna Asumprisio, Semakula Dennis, Abomugisha Innocent, Yikita Derrick, Simon Peter Rugera & Gilbert Akankwatsa · International Research Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology · 2020

Aims: The study was conducted to determine the prevalence of hepatitis B infection among female commercial sex workers in Lyantonde town. Study Design:  A cross sectional study was conducted. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in Lyantonde town, Lyantonde dist...

Open access Research Article