Prevalence and risk factors of hepatitis B and C viral infections among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis, Western Region of Ghana.

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BACKGROUND: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections in pregnancy, coupled with high viral load, increase the risk of mother-to-child transmission. Additionally, the genotypes of HBV and HCV involved determine the course of infection and response to treatment. The study aimed to determine the prevalence, circulating genotypes, and risk factors associated with HBV and HCV infection among...

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