Author/Authors :
Mondinde Ikomey, George University of Yaoundé 1 - Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Center for the Study and Control of Communicable Diseases (CSCCD), Cameroon , Jacobs, Graeme Brendon Stellenbosch University - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences - Division of Medical Virology, South Africa , Tanjong, Becky University of Buea - Faculty of Health Sciences, Cameroon , Mesembe, Martha Tongo University of Yaoundé 1 - Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Center for the Study and Control of Communicable Diseases (CSCCD), Cameroon , Eyoh, Agnes University of Yaoundé 1 - Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Center for the Study and Control of Communicable Diseases (CSCCD), Cameroon , Lyonga, Emilia University of Yaoundé 1 - Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Center for the Study and Control of Communicable Diseases (CSCCD), Cameroon , Mfoataw, Ebot University of Buea - Faculty of Health Sciences, Cameroon , Ngoh, Rose University of Yaoundé 1 - Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Center for the Study and Control of Communicable Diseases (CSCCD), Cameroon , Tamandjou, Cynthia Raissa Stellenbosch University - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences - Division of Medical Virology, South Africa , Ikomey, Greg University of Yaoundé 1 - Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Center for the Study and Control of Communicable Diseases (CSCCD), Cameroon , Okomo Assoumou, Marie Claire University of Yaoundé 1 - Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences,Center for the Study and Control of Communicable Diseases (CSCCD), Cameroon
Abstract :
Objectives. Our study aimed at assessing the seroprevalence of Hepatitis B and C amongst HIV infected pregnant women in Buea, located in the Southwest region of Cameroon. Methods. A cross-sectional study of consented pregnant women were conducted from March 2015 to August 2015. HIV-1 infections were detected using the national HIV-1 test algorithms. Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), anti-HBe and anti- Hepatitis C (anti-HCV) were detected using Enzyme linked Immunosorbent Assays (ELISAs). Results. Our study group had an HIV prevalence rate of 7.8% (N = 97 / 1230). Of the HIV-1 positive group, 14 women (17.5%; N = 97) were co-infected with HBV and 11 (11.3%; N = 97) were co-infected with HCV. 8 (8.2%; N = 97) were triple infected with HIV, HBV and HCV. Anti-HBe was detected in all 14 HBV-infected pregnant women (100% N= 14) (14/14,(95%CI: 65.8, 100%). Conclusion. Co- and triple infections of HIV, Hepatitis B and C are present amongst pregnant women in Buea. Althoudh data generated from this study are limited, they may nevertheless serve as a guide to the government policies to reinforce screening, treatment and prevention strategies, through its Mother–to-Child–transmission (pMTCT) Programme nationwide.
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Hepatitis B and C , Cameroon , co , infection
