Title of article
Hepatitis B surface antigen, hepatitis C and HIV antibodies in a low-risk blood donor group, Nigeria
Author/Authors
Egah, D.Z. Jos University Teaching Hospital - Department of Medical Microbiology, Nigeria , Banwat, E.B. Jos University Teaching Hospital - Department of Medical Microbiology, Nigeria , Audu, E.S. Jos University Teaching Hospital - Department of Medical Microbiology, Nigeria , lya, D. Jos University Teaching Hospital - Department of Surgery, Nigeria , Mandong, B.M. Jos University Teaching Hospital - Department of Histopathology, Nigeria , Anele, A.A. Jos University Teaching Hospital - Department of Surgery, Nigeria , Gomwalk, N.E. Jos University Teaching Hospital - Department of Medical Microbiology, Nigeria
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961
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966
Abstract
We investigated the seroprevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection among 258 clergymen-in-training (age range 18-39 years) who represented a donor population that fulfilled the criteria for safe blood transfusion. In all, 15.1% of the men were positive for HBsAg, 4.3% were positive for anti-HCV and 2.7% were HIVpositive; 22.1% were infected with at least one of these viruses. Co-infection with HIV and HBV was found in 0.4% of the subjects, HBV and HCV in 0.4%, and HIV and HCV in 0%. This underscores the importance of routine screening of blood before transfusion, regardless of the donor background.
Journal title
Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal
Journal title
Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal
Record number
2638853
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