Hepatitis B and C seroprevalence among health care workers in a tertiary hospital in Rwanda

Conclusions Despite their high workplace exposure risk, HBV and HCV sero-prevalence rates among HCWs were low. The low HBV vaccination coverage and poor knowledge of preventative measures among HCWs suggest low levels of viral hepatitis awareness despite this high exposure.

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Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - February 8, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Kateera, F., Walker, T. D., Mutesa, L., Mutabazi, V., Musabeyesu, E., Mukabatsinda, C., Bihizimana, P., Kyamanywa, P., Karenzi, B., Orikiiriza, J. T. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research