Seroprevalence and Risk Factors of Hepatitis B Virus Infection among Adolescents in Enugu, Nigeria

Conclusion: The seroprevalence of hepatitis B among children in the study population is high. Its screening in school children should be incorporated into school health services in our setting while awareness campaigns and health education on its modes of transmission and prevention should be promoted and strengthened.

Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - December 1, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Eke, C. B., Ogbodo, S. O., Ukoha, O. M., Ibekwe, R. C., Asinobi, I. N., Ikefuna, A. N., Ibe, B. C. Tags: Original Papers Source Type: research