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Sero-prevalence of hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus among HIV patients in a suburban University Teaching Hospital in South-East Nigeria.
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The Pan African medical journal [Pan Afr Med J] 2013 Sep 10; Vol. 16, pp. 7. Date of Electronic Publication: 2013 Sep 10 (Print Publication: 2013). - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- Introduction: Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has improved survival of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients. Concurrent morbidities from liver diseases among these patients have also been observed due to co-infection with hepatitis B and C viruses (HBV and HCV). HAART reduces liver-associated morbidities and mortalities in such patients. Unfortunately free testing of HBV and HCV are not provided alongside free HIV testing and treatment in Nigeria. We assessed the seroprevalence of HBV and HCV among HIV patients presenting for treatment in our center.<br />Methods: This prospective study of adult patients with HIV/AIDS assessed the seroprevalence of HBV and HCV co-infection using a 19-item questionnaire and collection of 2ml venous blood for hepatitis B surface antigens (HBsAg) and anti-HCV antibodies. All previously diagnosed HIV patients of the unit were excluded from the study.<br />Results: Of the 404 patients, 69.2% were females while 30.8% were males. Married participants were 59.6%, 25.3% were single and 15% were previously married. A large proportion (69%) of patients were farmers, artisans and traders. Most had some formal education; secondary (55.3%), primary 27.3%, tertiary 13.8%. HBsAg positive participants were 9 (2.2%) while 3 (0.7%) were positive for HCV. No participant had triple infection of HIV/HBV/HCV.<br />Conclusion: Seroprevalence of HBV and HCV is low among HIV patients in Orlu. However there is a need for HBV and HCV testing of all HIV positive patients to reduce morbidities and mortalities from liver diseases.
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- Adult
Coinfection
Female
HIV Infections blood
HIV Infections complications
Hepacivirus immunology
Hepatitis B blood
Hepatitis B complications
Hepatitis B virus immunology
Hepatitis C blood
Hepatitis C complications
Hospitals, Teaching
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Nigeria epidemiology
Seroepidemiologic Studies
HIV Infections epidemiology
Hepatitis B epidemiology
Hepatitis C epidemiology
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1937-8688
- Volume :
- 16
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The Pan African medical journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 24570778
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2013.16.7.3077