High Prevalence of Isolated Hepatitis B Core Antibody among Adults in Oyo State, Nigeria: The Need for Review of Diagnostic and Vaccination Guidelines
Olufunmilayo Gbonjubola Oyero & Ewean Chukwuma Omoruyi · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2015
Background: Ten years of neonatal immunization with hepatitis B vaccine has not had any significant effect on the prevalence of the disease in Nigeria. Aim: To investigate hepatitis B virus (HBV) markers as potential risk factors for viral transmission. Study Design: A pilot prev...