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Cross-sectional hospital-based study on the seroprevalence of hepatitis B virus markers among healthcare workers, NWR, Cameroon.

Etheline W AkazongChristopher TumeLawrence AyongRichard NjouomSebastien KenmoeRipa NjankouoJules-Roger Kuiate
Published in: BMJ open (2021)
The prevalence of HBV exposure and infection among HCWs obtained in this study was high while the level of vaccination in this at-risk population was low. Adequate steps should be taken to sensitise this population on HBV and the vaccination procedure.
Keyphrases
  • hepatitis b virus
  • liver failure
  • cross sectional
  • risk factors