Prevalence and predictors of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in east Africa: evidence from a systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiological studies published …

HM Kafeero, D Ndagire, P Ocama, A Kudamba… - Archives of Public …, 2021 - Springer
Background The epidemiology of hepatitis B virus (HBV) in the general population in east
Africa is not well documented. In this meta-analysis, we examined 37 full published research …

Point-of-care tests for hepatitis B: an overview

Y **ao, AJ Thompson, J Howell - Cells, 2020 - mdpi.com
Despite the heavy disease burden posed by hepatitis B, around 90% of people living with
hepatitis B are not diagnosed globally. Many of the affected populations still have limited or …

Transfusion-Transmitted Infections and associated risk factors at the Northern Zone Blood Transfusion Center in Tanzania: A study of blood donors between 2017 and …

A Mremi, JJ Yahaya, M Nyindo, E Mollel - PloS one, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Background Blood transfusion saves many people every year that would otherwise have
died. The present study aimed to provide an update and insightful information regarding …

Knowledge, attitude and prevalence of hepatitis B virus among healthcare workers: a cross-sectional, hospital-based study in Bamenda Health District, NWR …

E Akazong, C Tume, R Njouom, L Ayong, V Fondoh… - BMJ open, 2020 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Introduction Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a bloodborne virus which can be transmitted via
percutaneous and mucocutaneous exposure to infected body fluid. Healthcare workers …

Seroprevalence of hepatitis B among healthcare workers in asia and Africa and its association with their knowledge and awareness: a systematic review and meta …

NH Maamor, NA Muhamad, NS Mohd Dali… - Frontiers in Public …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Introduction The hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a blood-borne virus that can be transmitted by
percutaneous and mucocutaneous contact with infected bodily fluid. Healthcare workers …

Hepatitis B and C virus infection among healthcare workers in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

D Atlaw, B Sahiledengle, Z Tariku - Environmental health and preventive …, 2021 - Springer
Background Healthcare workers are at risk of acquiring hepatitis B and C virus infections
through patients' blood and bodily fluids exposure. So far, there is no pooled data that shows …

Hepatitis B and Hepatitis D Viruses: A Comprehensive update with an immunological focus

DG Sausen, O Shechter, W Bietsch, Z Shi… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis delta virus (HDV) are highly prevalent viruses
estimated to infect approximately 300 million people and 12–72 million people worldwide …

Prevalence of viral hepatitis B and C in Sierra Leone—current knowledge and knowledge gaps: a narrative review

S Lakoh, N García-Tardón, O Adekanmbi… - Transactions of the …, 2021 - academic.oup.com
There are no comprehensive data on viral hepatitis from Sierra Leone; however, a huge
disease burden has been observed in different subpopulations. This review summarizes …

Risk factors associated with hepatitis B virus infection among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Felegehiwot referral hospital, Northwest Ethiopia, 2018: an …

G Gedefaw, F Waltengus, A Akililu, K Gelaye - BMC research notes, 2019 - Springer
Objective This study aimed to determine the magnitude of serum HBsAg and the risk factors
for hepatitis B virus infection among pregnant women in Bahir Dar. An institution based …

Hepatitis B in healthcare personnel: an update on the global landscape

GB Nikolopoulou, I Tzoutzas, A Tsakris, HC Maltezou - Viruses, 2023 - mdpi.com
Despite the outstanding progress that has been made in the prevention, detection, and
management of hepatitis B during the past decades, hepatitis B remains a problem among …