Hepatitis B virus infection in Nigeria: a systematic review and meta-analysis of data published between 2010 and 2019.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is an infectious disease of global significance, causing a significant health burden in Africa due to complications associated with infection, such as cirrhosis and liver cancer. In Nigeria, which is considered a high prevalence country, estimates of HBV cases are inconsistent, and therefore additional clarity is required to manage HBV-associated public health challenges.

Methods

A systematic review of the literature (via PubMed, Advanced Google Scholar, African Index Medicus) was conducted to retrieve primary studies published between 1 January 2010 and 31 December 2019, with a random-effects model based on proportions used to estimate the population-based prevalence of HBV in the Nigerian population.

Results

The final analyses incl

SUBMITTER: Ajuwon BI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8556927 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature