Author/Authors :
Akindigh, Terver M. Infectious Diseases Unit - Jos University Teaching Hospital - Jos, Nigeria , Joseph, Abba O. Infectious Diseases Unit - Jos University Teaching Hospital - Jos, Nigeria , Robert, Christiana O. Department of Microbiology - Faculty of Natural Sciences - University of Jos - Jos, Nigeria , Okojokwu, Ocheme J. Department of Microbiology - Faculty of Natural Sciences - University of Jos - Jos, Nigeria , Okechalu, Juliet N. Department of Microbiology - Faculty of Natural Sciences - University of Jos - Jos, Nigeria , Anejo-Okopi, Joseph A. Department of Microbiology - Faculty of Natural Sciences - University of Jos - Jos, Nigeria
Abstract :
We report the seroprevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen among HIV-positive patients at a clinic in North-Central Nigeria. Screening for hepatitis B virus was based on serological markers. Alanine aminotransferase levels and CD4+ T-lymphocyte counts were compared between patients. The study showed that 9.2% were positive for hepatitis B surface antigen with significant differences between alanine aminotransferase levels of patients with and without hepatitis B virus. We recommend a national surveillance system to monitor control efforts.
Keywords :
Serological markers , Antiretroviral therapy , Alanine aminotransferase , CD4+ T-lymphocytes , hepatitis B virus , HIV
