Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medicine

Department of Allied Health Sciences, Orotta College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Asmara, Eritrea

Publications

• Research Article   
  Prevalence of Hepatitis B and C Viruses and Associated Risk Factors in Patients Suspected of Liver Diseases in Asmara, Eritrea
  Author(s): Yafet Kesete*, Nahom Fessehaye, Oliver Okoth Achila, Feven Mekonen, Lidya Woldemariam, Habte Mehari, Natnael Meles, Lidia Libsekal, Solomon Habtemichael and Yacob Brhane
  
  Background: Hepatitis is a critical global health problem and acquiring adequate and recent epidemiological data on HBV and HCV infections is important in prevention and control of the disease. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of hepatitis B and C infection, liver enzymes profile and associated risk factors among patients suspected of liver diseases in Asmara, Eritrea. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among patients suspected of liver diseases. 411 participants were screened for serological markers of HBsAg and anti-HCV using rapid assays. Socio-demographic and risk factors data were collected using a pre-designed structured questionnaire. Liver function tests were also performed using an automated spectrophotometer analyzer. Furthermore, for every HBV and HCV positive samples viral load was determined. Collec.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2576-1420.22.7.218

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