Sero-Prevalence and Distribution of Hepatitis B Surface Antigenaemia among People Living in Urban Settings in Rivers State of Nigeria
Rhoda Nwalozie, Jubril Adeyinka Kareem, Jane Nkechi Obi-Thomas & Brenda Anyakwe Nnokam · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2024
Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection remains a global health challenge, affecting millions of people worldwide. Globally, HBV prevalence is 3.2% and in Nigeria, the rate is 8.1%. Aim: To determine the prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen and how certain demographics...
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10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i91476