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Seroprevalence of HBsAg and Anti HCV Infections among Outpatients in some Selected Local Government Areas of Zamfara State, Nigeria.

UMMAR SALISU, BASHAR MUHAMMED DANLAMI, SULE SAHABI MANGA, MUSA ISAH, ANAS MUHAMMAD GADA.

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Aim: This study was conducted to determine the seroprevalence of HBsAg and Anti HCV infections among outpatients in some selected Local Government Areas of Zamfara State, Nigeria.
Method: Qualitative research method was used in the study. 360 supernatant sera were collected to test for HBV/HCV infections in human blood samples using rapid diagnostic kits (ACON Hangzhou Biotech Co., Ltd) and HBV Combo cassette. Data obtained were analyzed using IBM SPSS version 23(USA) to determine frequency counts and percentage. Result: Up the 360 samples, 40 were found to be positive for HBsAg and 1 for HCV. The overall seroprevalence of HBV was 11.1% and 0.3% for HCV infection. The prevalence according to LGAs was Gummi, (HBV 18.3%; HCV, 0.83%), Bukkuyum (HBV, 8.3%; HCV, 0%), and Anka (HBV, 6.6%; HCV, 0%).Outpatients within the range of 20-30 years appeared to be the most vulnerable category to HBV/HCV infection. Conclusion: Seroprevalence of HBV/HCV in this study and other studies remains high. This research found a gradual increase of HBV/HCV infection in the three local Governments of Zamfara state. Hence, Adequate Screening for viral hepatitis and Hepatitis B virus vaccination should be administered routinely to children and adults as well as the vulnerable in the community.
Keywords: Seroprevalence, Hepatitis B, C, Infection, Outpatients

Key words: Seroprevalence, Hepatitis B, C, Infection, Outpatients


 
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US, BMD, SSM, MI, GADA AM. Seroprevalence of HBsAg and Anti HCV Infections among Outpatients in some Selected Local Government Areas of Zamfara State, Nigeria.. JIRLS. (0), [cited January 07, 2024]; 0(0): 0-0.



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