Hepatitis B Core IgM antibody (anti-HBcIgM) among hepatitis B Surface antigen (HBsAg) negative blood donors in Nigeria

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Transfusion associated Hepatitis B virus (TAHBV) continues to be a major problem despite mandatory screening for Hepatitis B surface Antigen (HBsAg). Presence of HBsAg is the common method for detecting hepatitis B infection. Unfortu...

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Main Authors: Japhet Margaret, Adesina Olufisayo, Donbraye Emmanuel, Adewumi Moses
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-11-01
Series:Virology Journal
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Online Access:http://www.virologyj.com/content/8/1/513