High prevalence of hepatitis B infections in Burkina Faso (1996–2017): a systematic review with meta-analysis of epidemiological studies

High prevalence of hepatitis B infections in Burkina Faso (1996–2017): a systematic review with meta-analysis of epidemiological studies

Abstract Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection was long considered an important public health concern in Burkina Faso and still represents a major cause of liver cancer and cirrhosis in the active population. To counter the problem, a national strategic plan was developed and adopted in July...

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Main Authors: Moussa Lingani, Tomoyuki Akita, Serge Ouoba, Armel Moumini Sanou, Aya Sugiyama, Zekiba Tarnagda, Masayuki Ohisa, Halidou Tinto, Shunji Mishiro, Junko Tanaka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-04-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Hepatitis B
Viral infection
Burkina Faso
Epidemiology
Meta-analysis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-5432-7

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