Prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) positivity and its associated factors in Rwanda

Prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) positivity and its associated factors in Rwanda

Abstract Background The epidemiology of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in the general population in Rwanda is not well known. This study examined the prevalence of HBV surface antigen (HBsAg) positivity and associated risk factors among people aged 25 years and over in an organized national scree...

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Main Authors: Jean Damascene Makuza, Jean Olivier Twahirwa Rwema, Corneille Killy Ntihabose, Donatha Dushimiyimana, Justine Umutesi, Marie Paul Nisingizwe, Janvier Serumondo, Muhamed Semakula, David J. Riedel, Sabin Nsanzimana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Hepatitis B
Prevalence
Risk factors
Rwanda
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-019-4013-4

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