International Journal of Public Health and Safety

Azuonwu O

Publications

• Research Article
  Evaluation of Confounding HIV Sero-Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors among Subjects in Some Upland Communities of Niger Delta, Nigeria
  Author(s): Azuonwu O, Azuonwu TC and Akpelu GAzuonwu O, Azuonwu TC and Akpelu G
  
  Introduction and Aim: The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a Retrovirus which can be transmitted through sexual intercourse, sharing of sharp objects, blood and breast milk thus, has been a massive public health concern over the years. Overtime, when left untreated the, virus would cause AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes) which directly or indirectly leads to the disruption of certain activities of the body, especially the immune system. This study was thus aimed, at determining the prevalence of HIV in some communities in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State. Design and methods: Whole venous blood was collected from 1000 randomly selected patients visiting the General hospital Isiokpo in Ikwere Local Government Area and the sera obtained after centrifugation was used for the HIV antibody screening test. The Alere Determi.. Read More»
  

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