Sero-prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen amongst pregnant women attending an antenatal clinic, Volta region, Ghana
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection remains a global challenge, although there is currently a safe and effective vaccine available. HBV prevalence in Ghana is not well documented, but vary regionally from 4.8% to 12.3% in the general population, 10.8% to 12.7% in blood donors and about 10.6% in pregna...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2017-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Public Health in Africa |
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| Online Access: | http://www.publichealthinafrica.org/index.php/jphia/article/view/584 |