Risk factors of hepatitis B virus surface antigen carriage and serological profile of HBsAg carriers in Lomé Togo, 2016

• Main Authors: Wemboo Afiwa Halatoko (Author), Akouda Patassi (Author), Pauline Yanogo (Author), Leou Ismael Banla (Author), Adjaho Koba (Author), Zoulkaneiri Issa (Author), Koffi Akolly (Author), Agballa Mébiny-Esso Tchalla (Author), Hamadi Assane (Author), Aboukerim Naba-Mouchedou (Author), Bernard Sawadogo (Author), Simon Nouvura Antara (Author), Kossi Badziklou (Author), Abiba Kere Banla (Author), Didier Koumavi Ekouevi (Author), Idrissa Sanou (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background In Togo, the prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen (HBsAg) among young people aged 15-24 years was estimated at 16.4% in 2010; however, risk factors for HBsAg carriage are poorly documented. We sought to identify risk factors for HBsAg carriage and the serological profi...