High frequency of HBV in HIV-infected prisoners in Mozambique
Angelo Augusto1, Orvalho Augusto2, Atija Taquibo3
1Serology Laboratory, Instituto Nacional de Saúde, Ministry of Health, Maputo, Mozambique.
Purpose:
The purpose of this paper is to determine the prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) among 448 HIV-infected prisoners from 32 prisons in Mozambique.
Design/Methodology/Approach:
All HIV seropositive prisoners were screened for HBV.
Findings:
Of the 448 HIV seropositive prisoners, 51 (11.4 percent, 95%CI: 9.3-13.9 percent) were HBsAg-positive and was significantly higher in prisoners aged<25 years.
Originality/Value:
Data from this study show for the first time that the frequency of HBV among HIV-infected prisoners is high, suggesting that immediate interventions are needed during incarceration.
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