The Seroprevalence Of Hepatitis B And C Virus Co-Infection Among HIV-1-infected Patients In Keffi, North Central Nigeria

A E J Okwori; S S Alabi; Y B Ngwai; M D Makut; S O Obiekezie; D Ishaleku; S Gabo; N G Akogwu; J Anejo Okopi; Ameh S James; T I Adikwu

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The Seroprevalence Of Hepatitis B And C Virus Co-Infection Among HIV-1-infected Patients In Keffi, North Central Nigeria

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The Seroprevalence Of Hepatitis B And C Virus Co-Infection Among HIV-1-infected Patients In Keffi, North Central Nigeria

A E J Okwori, S S Alabi, Y B Ngwai, M D Makut, S O Obiekezie, D Ishaleku, S Gabo, N G Akogwu, J Anejo Okopi, Ameh S James, …

IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences, Vol.9(5), pp.70-75

2013

DOI: https://doi.org/10.9790/0853-0957075

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Public Health and Health Services

serosurvey

hepatitis/HIV

co-infection

Keffi

Nigeria

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) are devastating disease agents that share common modes of transmission. This study was aimed at determining the prevalence of hepatitis B and C co-infection rates among HIV patients accessing healthcare at Federal Medical Center Keffi, Nasarawa State, Nigeria. This study lasted between June - December, 2012. A total of 200 sero-positive HIV patients participated in the study at the ART clinic. Blood samples collected routinely were screened for the presence of HBV and HCV. Socio-demographic information was collected by the use of a questionnaire. The study population comprised of 54(27%) males and 146 (73%) females. 11% (22/200) were positive for HBV, 13.5% (27/200) were positive for HCV and 5% (10/200) were positive for both HBV and HCV. The prevalence rates of hepatitis B and C co-infection among the HIV patients was insignificantly different (P>0.05) statistically for sex (P=0.37) and ART status (P=0.57) different for Educational status (P=0.57), Marital status (P=0.09), Age (P=0.99), Occupation (P=0.79), CD4 Count (P=0.96) and socio-demographic factors (P=0.88). The prevalence rates of HBV and HCV co-infection are increasing in patients with HI. Having acquired the knowledge about the importance of such a co-infection, it is essential that all the patients with HIV be screened for HBV and HCV co-infection

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Title: The Seroprevalence Of Hepatitis B And C Virus Co-Infection Among HIV-1-infected Patients In Keffi, North Central Nigeria
Authors: A E J Okwori (Author) - Federal College of Veterinary and Medical Laboratory Technology, Nigeria
S S Alabi (Author) - Nasarawa State University, Nigeria
Y B Ngwai (Author) - Nasarawa State University, Nigeria
M D Makut (Author) - Nasarawa State University, Nigeria
S O Obiekezie (Author) - Nasarawa State University, Nigeria
D Ishaleku (Author) - Federal College of Veterinary and Medical Laboratory Technology, Nigeria
S Gabo (Author) - Nasarawa State University, Nigeria
N G Akogwu (Author) - National Hospital, Nigeria
J Anejo Okopi (Author) - Jos University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria
Ameh S James (Author) - Family Health International, Nigeria
T I Adikwu (Author) - Royal Infirmary Hospital, United Kingdom
Publication details: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences, Vol.9(5), pp.70-75
Publisher: International Organization of Scientific Research
Date published: 2013
DOI: 10.9790/0853-0957075
ISSN: 2279-0861
Organisation Unit: School of Science and Engineering - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; GeneCology Research Centre - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99448862102621
Output Type: Journal article

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