The Burden and Trend of Blood-Borne Pathogens among Asymptomatic Adult Population in Akwatia: A Retrospective Study at the St. Dominic Hospital, Ghana.

Sylvester Yao Lokpo Mavis Popuelle Dakorah Gameli Kwame Norgbe James Osei-Yeboah Godwin Adzakpah Isaac Sarsah John Gameli DekuInnocent AfekeEmmanuel Akomanin AsiamahNana Yaw Barimah ManaphraimIsaac Asare Bright Justice Ayidzoe Emmanuel Allote Allotey Emmanuel Agbeko Nani Paul Amoah

Published in: Journal of tropical medicine (2017)

Asymptomatic blood-borne pathogen burden was high among the adult population in Akwatia. Gender variations in HBV, HCV, and Syphilis infections in the cumulative four-year burden were observed. Awareness needs to be created, especially in the older generation.

Keyphrases

human immunodeficiency virus
hepatitis c virus
hepatitis b virus
risk factors
healthcare
mental health
men who have sex with men
physical activity
emergency department
middle aged
liver failure
community dwelling
antimicrobial resistance
adverse drug
antiretroviral therapy
drug induced