| Autor: |
Onwere, S, Kamanu, CI, Chigbu, B, Okoro, O, Ndukwe, P, Akwuruoha, E, Ndukwe, C, Onwere, A |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2016 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of Eastern and Central Africa; Vol 23, No 1 (2011); 26-29 |
| ISSN: |
1012-8867 |
| Popis: |
Objective: To determine the seroprevalence of Hepatitis C virus and its possible risk factors in antenatal clinic attendees.Methods: A cross-sectional survey involving 820 consecutive and consenting antenatal clinic attendees at five antenatal clinics in Aba, Southeastern Nigeria over the period 15 June – 15 November, 2010. A structured pretested questionnaire administered by research assistants was used to collect and record data on the medical and sociodemographic characteristics of the subjects. Blood samples were collected from the consenting antenatal clinic attendees and tested for Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) antibodies using rapid test Elisa kits (Acon laboratories, USA).Results: Twelve (1.5%) of the 820 antenatal clinic attendees were found to be HCV positive and asymptomatic. History of having received blood transfusion in the past was associated with HCV seropositivity (p |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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