Seroprevalence of hepatitis B virus infection and associated factors among healthcare workers in northern Tanzania

Seroprevalence of hepatitis B virus infection and associated factors among healthcare workers in northern Tanzania

Abstract Background Hepatitis B virus infection is a global health problem with the highest prevalence in East Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. The majority of infected people, including healthcare workers are unaware of their status. This study is aimed to determining seroprevalence of hepatitis B viru...

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Main Authors: Elichilia R. Shao, Innocent B. Mboya, Daniel W. Gunda, Flora G. Ruhangisa, Elizabeth M. Temu, Mercy L. Nkwama, Jeremia J. Pyuza, Kajiru G. Kilonzo, Furaha S. Lyamuya, Venance P. Maro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-09-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Hepatitis B virus
Risk factors
Healthcare workers
Tanzania
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-018-3376-2

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