Published in Hepatitis Weekly, October 18th, 2004
"A retrospective survey estimating the prevalence of hepatitis viruses B (HBV) and C (HCV) was conducted on samples taken in 1,002 African pregnant women (501 diagnosed as HIV-1 positive and 501 HIV-1 negative) participating in a clinical trial program conducted in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire (West Africa).
"Hepatitis B markers studied were HBs antigen (HBsAg), and if positive, HBe antigen/anti-HBe antibodies and HBV DNA. Two third generation (G3) HCV enzyme immunoassays (EIAs) were used for primary HCV screening.
"All anti-HCV antibody-positive sera were assessed...
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Source: Hepatitis Weekly (2004-10-18)
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