Vaccination against the hepatitis B virus (HBV) in the West African nation of Nigeria is lower
than many Sub‑Saharan African countries. In Nigeria, HBV is reported to be the most …

Abstract Background Occult hepatitis B (OBI) and C (OCI) infections lead to hepatic crises
including cases of liver cirrhosis and even hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). OBI and OCI …

Background Hepatitis-related liver diseases are a leading cause of mortality and morbidity
among people with HIV/AIDS taking combination antiretroviral therapy. We assessed the …

Abstract Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) transmission through blood transfusion is
reduced by screening for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg). However this method cannot …

Background: The health of people living with HIV/AIDS becomes progressively worse when
co-infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV), resulting in shortened …

Background Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg)–negative but hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA-
positive infection—known as occult hepatitis B infection (OBI)—occurs in 1% to> 15% of HIV …

Introduction Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is an increasing cause of morbidity and
mortality in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected individuals. HIV-positive patients …

The prevalence of hepatitis B virus among HIV-seropositive individuals is believed to be
high, and yet the disease remains neglected in many areas of the continent. Little is known …

BACKGROUND Occult hepatitis B infection (OBI) is a globally prevalent infection, with its
frequency being influenced by the prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in a …

The prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV) co-
infection is high as they share similar mechanisms of transmission. The development and …