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  • Title: Hepatitis B surface antigenemia in two rural communities in Enugu, Nigeria.
    Author: Meka IA, Onodugo OD, Obienu O, Okite J.
    Journal: Niger J Clin Pract; 2019 Jul; 22(7):932-935. PubMed ID: 31293257.
    Abstract:
    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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