Eze et al., Afr. J. Infect. Dis. (2014) 8(1): 5 – 8 http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ajid.v8i1.2
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PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS FOR HEPATITIS C AND HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS COINFECTION AMONG CHILDREN IN ENUGU, NIGERIA 1*
Eze, Jude Chijioke, 2Ibeziako, Ngozi S., 2Ikefuna, Anthony N., 3Nwokoye, Ikenna C’, 3Uleanya, Nwachinaemere D. and 4Ilechukwu, Gideon C 1
Department of Paediatrics, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle, UK, 2Department of Paediatrics, UNTH, Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu, 2Department of Paediatrics, UNTH, Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu, 3Department of Paediatrics, Enugu State University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Enugu, 3Department of Paediatrics, Enugu State University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Enugu, 4Whiston Hospital, St Helen’s and Knowsley Teaching Hospital Trust, Prescot, UK *E-mail: [email protected]
Abstract Background: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) and Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV), are major public health challenges in the developing world especially sub-Saharan Africa. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and risk factors of Hepatitis C virus infection among children infected with HIV. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted at the Paediatric HIV Clinic, UNTH, Enugu between July and December 2009. Antibodies to HCV were analyzed by newer generation rapid chromatographic immunoassay method using the Chromatest one step HCV test kit. The data was analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 15 statistical software. The chi squared test was used to test for significant association of categorical variables. A p-value of
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PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS FOR HEPATITIS C AND HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS COINFECTION AMONG CHILDREN IN ENUGU, NIGERIA 1*
Eze, Jude Chijioke, 2Ibeziako, Ngozi S., 2Ikefuna, Anthony N., 3Nwokoye, Ikenna C’, 3Uleanya, Nwachinaemere D. and 4Ilechukwu, Gideon C 1
Department of Paediatrics, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle, UK, 2Department of Paediatrics, UNTH, Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu, 2Department of Paediatrics, UNTH, Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu, 3Department of Paediatrics, Enugu State University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Enugu, 3Department of Paediatrics, Enugu State University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Enugu, 4Whiston Hospital, St Helen’s and Knowsley Teaching Hospital Trust, Prescot, UK *E-mail: [email protected]
Abstract Background: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) and Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV), are major public health challenges in the developing world especially sub-Saharan Africa. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and risk factors of Hepatitis C virus infection among children infected with HIV. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted at the Paediatric HIV Clinic, UNTH, Enugu between July and December 2009. Antibodies to HCV were analyzed by newer generation rapid chromatographic immunoassay method using the Chromatest one step HCV test kit. The data was analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 15 statistical software. The chi squared test was used to test for significant association of categorical variables. A p-value of
