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Hepatitis B surface antigenemia in two rural communities in Enugu, Nigeria
I A Meka1, O D Onodugo2, O Obienu2
1Department of Chemical Pathology, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria.
Background:
Hepatitis B virus infection is endemic in Nigeria, yet few data exist about the extent of infection in rural communities.
Objective:
To determine seroprevalence of hepatitis B surface antigenemia in two rural communities in Nigeria.
Methods:
A 330-person survey for seroprevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) was carried out in two rural communities in Enugu State, Nigeria, in January, 2017. All study participants were screened for HBsAg using chromatographic immunoassay. Results: The mean age of participants was 57.2 ± 17.4 years, (range = 10-92 years) with 168 (50.9%) aged 60 years and above. The prevalence of HBsAg was found to be 2.1% with the 18-29 years age group having the highest prevalence.
Conclusion:
There is need to increase hepatitis B surveillance in rural communities to reduce transmission and institute early treatment.
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