Hepatitis B infection and risk factors among children living with HIV in Yaounde, Cameroon: an integrated management

• Main Authors: Fokam Joseph (Author), Kamga Wouambo Rodrigue (Author), Tchatchouang Serges (Author), Nguwoh Philippe Salomon (Author), Taheu Ngounouh Christian (Author), Tommo Tchouaket Michel Carlos (Author), Fosso Samuel (Author), Njom-Nlen (Author), Vittorio Colizzi (Author), Nkenfou Nguefeu Celine (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background The endemicity of hepatitis B virus (HBV) prompted the systematic immunization of newborns in Cameroon since 2005. In the frame of a considerable burden of HIV/HBV co-infection (17.5%), monitoring HBV among children living with HIV (CLHIV) would guide toward HIV/HBV integrated pa...