Co-infection with hepatitis B and C is one of the major challenges in the management of HIV since access to antiretroviral drugs has improved in Africa. The aim of this study was to determine the seroprevalence HIV/Hep B and C co-infection in patients treated at the Al Nadjma mul...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i21542
Arinze Anthony Onwuegbuna, Akunne Ijeoma Apakama, Ugochukwu Eze, Emeka Akujuobi Chianakwalam, Chidiebele Malachy Ezeude, Bernard Chukwunonyerem Ochiogu, Chisom God’swill Chigbo & George Uchenna Eleje·Microbiology Research Journal International·2024
Background: The hepatitis C virus causes serious morbidity and mortality and is a global public health concern. Aim: To ascertain adult patients’ awareness of hepatitis C in a specialist eye clinic in Anambra State, Nigeria. Methods: A pretested, semi-structured questionnaire adm...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i31436
Onuigwe Festus Uchechukwu, Yakubu Abdulrahman, Aliyu Umar Aliyu, Ummu Mustaphar, Isaac Zama, Adias Teddy Charles, Ibrahim Kwaifa, Buhari Hauwa Ali, Okwesili Augustine, Ahmed Marafa, Erhabor Osaro, Udomah Francis Patrick, Imoru Momudu, Bagudo Aliyu Ibrahim & Okorie Hope·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2018
Prisoners are at exceptional risk of viral infection because of the numerous high risk activities associated with incarceration. Prisons are incubators for infectious disease, yet are not readily accessible for screening and intervention. They provide a high-yield opportunity for...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2018/33128
Aim: The CD4 T lymphocytes play a key role in achieving a regulated effective immune response to foreign antigens. It is also a valuable parameter for assessing HIV disease progression. However, variations in CD4 T lymphocyte values due to diverse factors have been reported. Here...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/38401
Mansoor Shueai Al Awfi, Mohammed Amood Al-Kamarany, Rasheed Mohsen, Mohammed Al Hilali, Waleed Al Khader, Saleem Al Jafari, Mona Galeb, Hanan Al Amodi & Balqis Moad·Microbiology Research Journal International·2016
Background: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a significant problem in hemodialysis patients, which poses difficulty in the management of the patients in the renal dialysis unit. Objective: This study aimed to detect and determine the prevalence of HCV in renal failure pre- di...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2017/28632
Background: Each year, 3 to 4 million people are infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV) and it is the major cause of liver disease worldwide. The patient with acute HCV is often asymptomatic but can present with fatigue and jaundice. About 80% of HCV infected individual’s progress...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/28690
Aim: The study aimed at evaluation of saliva as an alternative specimen to serum for the detection of HCV Abs and HCV RNA. Study Design: Comparative Study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, and Department of Infectious Diseases and En...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/21531