Publications by authors named "Melaku Fenta"
Article Synopsis
- Hepatitis B and C viruses are major health threats, causing liver issues like cirrhosis and cancer, especially in low-resource countries.
- A study at Guhalla Primary Hospital in Ethiopia analyzed data from 883 patients to determine the prevalence of these viruses, finding rates of 14% for HBV and nearly 20% for HCV.
- The research highlighted that females and specific age groups (31-40 years for HBV; 21-30 and over 40 years for HCV) had significantly higher risks of infection.
Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infections are global issues that disproportionately affect developing countries. Pregnancy-related HBV and HCV infections are associated with a high risk of vertical transmission and complications for the mother as well as the newborn. Therefore, this study aims to determine the seroprevalence of hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus infection among pregnant women attending antenatal care at Guhala Primary Hospital, Northwestern Ethiopia.
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