Clinical Profile and Limitations in the Management of HBV Patients Attending Clinic at a District Hospital in Ghana.

Published in: International journal of hepatology (2023)

A high proportion of newly diagnosed CHB patients presented late and with liver-related complications. Majority were not able to afford viral load testing and antiviral medication. Screening of hepatitis B among the general population and inclusion of CHB management in the National Health Insurance Scheme should be encouraged.

Keyphrases

newly diagnosed
end stage renal disease
health insurance
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
healthcare
peritoneal dialysis
primary care
prognostic factors
emergency department
hepatitis b virus
south africa
adverse drug
tertiary care