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Newest firstBackgroundHepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections remain major global health challenges, with Rwanda reporting prevalence rates of 2.1% and 6.7%, respectively. Ultrasonography is crucial in assessing chronic viral hepatitis; however, data on sonographic liver patterns among HBV and HCV patients in Rwanda are limited. ObjectivesTo identify B-mode ultrasound liver patterns among hepatitis B an…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundIn many Sub-Saharan African countries, structural health system challenges lead to a heavy reliance on informal caregivers to provide basic patient care in hospitals. These caregivers are frequently exposed to blood and body fluids (BBF), placing them at high risk of infections like hepatitis B, COVID-19, and cholera. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and determinants of BBF exposure and vaccinat…
ObjectiveHealthcare workers (HCWs) are at high risk of HBV exposure due to contact with blood and bodily fluids. In Kenya, HCWs are rarely fully vaccinated against HBV. During 2024, Kilifi County Referral Hospital (KCRH) on the Kenyan coast implemented HBV testing and vaccination for KCRH HCWs. MethodsA technical working group was formed at KCRH to implement and assess a new HBV HCW vaccination programme. Sensitis…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundStandard precautions are infection control and prevention (ICP) measures designed to reduce the risk of transmission of infectious agents in healthcare settings. In Cameroon, maternal and neonatal mortality remain a concern. Unsystematic compliance with these measures increases the risk of HAIs and other medical hazards. The present investigation aimed at assessing the baseline understanding of hand hygi…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background In Togo, few data are available on viral hepatitis in street adolescents, a vulnerable population due to their lifestyle. The aim of this study was to describe the lifestyle of street adolescents (sexual practices and drug use), to estimate the prevalence of hepatitis B and C viruses, and to describe their HBV immunization profile in Togo. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in Lomé (Togo) in…
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection poses a considerable public health challenge in limited-resource settings especially in the sub-Saharan African region. Even though HBV infection is incurable, timely treatment is effective in preventing disease progression to liver cirrhosis or hepatocellular carcinoma. However, not all infected patients require treatment. The aim of this study was to determine the clinical, immu…
BACKGROUND: Prisoners represent a vulnerable population for blood-borne and sexually transmitted infections which can potentially lead to liver fibrosis and ultimately cirrhosis. However, little is known about the prevalence of liver fibrosis and associated risk factors among inmates in sub-Saharan Africa. METHODS: Screening of liver fibrosis was undertaken in a randomly selected sample of male inmates incarcerate…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background:Hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV infections constitute serious healthcare problems worldwide.Objectives:There are a limited number of studies regarding the prevalence of hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV infections among the drug addicts in Turkey; hence, the current study aimed to determine the frequency of these infections among 235 drug addicts treated in a drug addiction treatment centre/Elazig, Turk…
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