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To assess the seroprevalence of Hepatitis B and C infections and identify associated occupational risk factors among healthcare workers in Dutse Metropolis, Jigawa State, Nigeria.

May 25, 2018Open Access

Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B and C among Healthcare Workers in Dutse Metropolis Jigawa State, Nigeria

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To assess the seroprevalence of Hepatitis B and C infections and identify associated occupational risk factors among healthcare workers in Dutse Metropolis, Jigawa State, Nigeria.
Conducted a cross-sectional serological screening among healthcare workers (N=100) presenting for routine health checkups.
Tested plasma samples for Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and Hepatitis C viral antibody (HCVAb) using rapid immunochromatographic test strips (rapid ELISA).
Analyzed infection distribution and risk factors across occupational categories using the chi-square test.
Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) seroprevalence was 19.0% (19/100) among screened healthcare workers.
Hepatitis C virus antibody (HCVAb) seroprevalence was 5.0% (5/100) in the study cohort.
Female nurses exhibited the highest seroprevalence for both pathogens, accounting for 100% (5/5) of all detected HCV infections.

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Cross-sectional study reveals a 19% Hepatitis B and 5% Hepatitis C seroprevalence among healthcare workers, highlighting elevated transmission risks and the urgent need for staff vaccination.

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Sani et al. (2018) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a93eaafbbea1c735e92c59f https://doi.org/10.1101/327940

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Cross-sectional study reveals a 19% Hepatitis B and 5% Hepatitis C seroprevalence among healthcare workers, highlighting elevated transmission risks and the urgent need for staff vaccination.

Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B and C among Healthcare Workers in Dutse Metropolis Jigawa State, Nigeria

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Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B and C among Healthcare Workers in Dutse Metropolis Jigawa State, Nigeria

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