Transmission transmissible hepatitis B virus markers of infection among sickle cell disease patients receiving care at a tertiary health facility in Ibadan, southwest Nigeria.

Adeleye Solomon BakareyInioluwa Oyindamola AkinboadeYetunde Adebisi Aken'Ova

Published in: Journal of immunoassay & immunochemistry (2018)

This study reported high rates of HBV markers of infection among SCD patients. It is therefore advocated that donated blood must pass through rigorous screening processes before it is transfused.

Keyphrases

hepatitis b virus
sickle cell disease
healthcare
end stage renal disease
liver failure
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
public health
chronic kidney disease
palliative care
mental health
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
quality improvement
health information
climate change