Hepatitis B infection and risk factors among children living with HIV in Yaounde, Cameroon: an integrated management

Hepatitis B infection and risk factors among children living with HIV in Yaounde, Cameroon: an integrated management

Abstract Background The endemicity of hepatitis B virus (HBV) prompted the systematic immunization of newborns in Cameroon since 2005. In the frame of a considerable burden of HIV/HBV co-infection (17.5%), monitoring HBV among children living with HIV (CLHIV) would guide toward HIV/HBV integrated pa...

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Main Authors: Fokam Joseph, Kamga Wouambo Rodrigue, Tchatchouang Serges, Nguwoh Philippe Salomon, Taheu Ngounouh Christian, Tommo Tchouaket Michel Carlos, Fosso Samuel, Njom-Nlend Anne-Esther, Vittorio Colizzi, Nkenfou Nguefeu Celine
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-10-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
HBV infection
Risk factors
Children living with HIV/AIDS
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-019-1750-x

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