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International Research Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

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Detection and Genotypic Characterization of Hepatitis B Virus among Prospective Blood Donors at a Tertiary Healthcare Facility in Central Nigeria

Henry Chukwunonso Egbu, Haruna Isa Mohammed & Grace Rinmecit Pennap · International Research Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology · 2020

Aims: This study was conducted to detect and type hepatitis B virus circulating among prospective blood donors at a tertiary healthcare Facility in Central Nigeria Study Design: The study was a cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Keffi, Nasarawa State, between Jan...

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Patterns of Hepatitis B Virus Infection Serologic Markers among Blood Donors at a Tertiary Healthcare Facility in Central Nigeria

Henry Chukwunonso Egbu, Haruna Isa Mohammed & Grace Rinmecit Pennap · International Research Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology · 2020

Aims: This study was conducted to evaluate the patterns of hepatitis B virus infection serologic markers among blood donors at a tertiary healthcare Facility in Central Nigeria Study Design: The study was a cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Keffi, Nasarawa State...

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Hepatoprotective Effects of Hypoestes rosea in Acetaminophen-Induced Toxicity in Albino Rats

Ogregade, I. E., Igwe, F., Davies, T. G. & Bartimaeus, E. S. · International Research Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology · 2020

Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the hepatoprotective effects of Hypoestes rosea in acetaminophen-induced toxicity in albino rats. Study Design:  This study is a case-controlled interventional study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Experime...

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Hepatitis B and C Status and Associated Risk Factors among Migrant Female Head Porters [Kayayei] within La-Nkwantanang Madina Municipality, Ghana

Lawrence Quaye, Yussif Adams, Peter Paul M. Dapare, Simon Bannison Bani, Moses Banyeh & Osman Samira · International Research Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology · 2020

Aim: This study was conducted to determine the knowledge, prevalence and associated risk factors of viral hepatitis among migrant female head porters (Kayayei) in La-Nkwantanang Madina municipality of the Greater Accra region, Ghana. Study Design: A descriptive cross-sectional st...

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Hepatoprotective, Antioxidant and Hypolipidemic Potentials of Mucuna pruriens in a Diabetic Experimental Animal Model

Raymond C. Ibeh, Henry N. Ogbonna, Godwin S. Aloh, Chinedu P. Nwuke, Gavin C. Ikechukwu, Onyinye E. Eziefuna, Daniella O. Dialah, Isaac C. Usuka, Kalu Precious Nkemjika & Caryne C. Ezerioha · International Research Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology · 2020

Aims: This study investigates the effect of Mucuna pruriens leaves on the liver, antioxidant parameters and lipid profile of alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Methodology: Thirty-five (35) Wistar albino rats were divided into five groups with seven (7) rats per group. The experiment...

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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...

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Thoracic Empyema Revealing a Fistulized Splenic Abscess: A Rare Case

Hamza El Kihal, Issam Hamrerras, Hajar Arfaoui, Hasna Jabri, Wiam El Khattabi, Hicham Afif, Mounir Bouali, Abdelillah El Bakouri, Fatimazahra Bensardi, Khalid El Hattabi & Abdelaziz Fadil · International Research Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology · 2020

Subphrenic abscesses, like the splenic abscess, is a collection of infectious origin. It is rare and potentially severe due to local complications. Its diagnosis is difficult given the variable clinical symptomatology. The abdominal computed tomography poses the diagnosis with ce...

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Acute Intestinal Obstruction on a Spontaneous Intra-Parietal Hematoma: Rare Complication Induced by Anti-coagulant Therapy

Mounir Bouali, Issam Hamrerras, Abdoulaye Harouna Bonkoukou, Abdelillah El. Bakouri, Fatimazahra Bensardi, Khalid El. Hattabi & Abdelaziz Fadil · International Research Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology · 2020

The acute bowel occlusion for the small intestine parietal hematoma due to anticoagulant treatment or vitamin K antagonists (VKA) is a rare pathology. Few cases have been reported in literature. The often clinical presentation is an acute abdomen. The evolution under medical trea...

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