Hepatitis C virus among pregnant women living with HIV-AIDs attending clinic at UNTH Ituku-Ozalla Department:Biological Science By: Mr_divine Project ID: 7868 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1 Price:₦2000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractA total of 50 blood (30 pregnant and 20 HIV) samples were obtained from pregnant women and PLWHA attending the clinic at UNTH Ituku-ozalla. Samples were screened for hepatitis c viral infection using the rapid one-step hepatitis C virus test strip. Two (6.66%) pregnant women were positive and four (20%) HIV patients were positive for Hepatitis C, giving an overall prevalence rate of (26.7%). The infection was the same in males (3) and in females (3). Those aged 23-34 years recorded a higher prevalence of (20%) than those in the age group 19-23. This higher prevalence of hepatitis C suggests that pregnant women and PLWHA may be at risk of hepatitis due to the hepatitis C virus. Therefore routine screening of pregnant women and PLWHA should be instituted for early diagnosis and management of cases. ...Preview Download Preview +Other Biological Science project topics and materials you might be interested in»Effect of role-play method on academic achievement of biology students in selected secondary schools in Kano metropolis»An investigation into the management and utilization of biological gardens in tertiary institution in Kano state»Isolation and identification of Helminth parasites of public health importance from commercial aquaculture ponds water within Kano metropolitan»Awareness and preventive measures of HIV/AIDS among undergraduates in Isiala Ngwa south local government area»A study of antibacterial activity of Zea Mays and Cymbopogan Citrasus on bacteria isolated from urine of pregnant women»Phytochemical screening and antimicrobial activity of Pourpartia birrea»Availability and utilization of laboratory resources in teaching and learning biology in Enugu north local government area of Enugu state»Effects of some classes of insecticides Onclarias Gariepinus juveniles»An analysis of the conceptual knowledge of drug abuse among biology students»Assessment of seed extract of pignut Jatropha Curcas for the control of beans weevil Callosobruchus Maculatus»Isolation and identification of helminthes parasites of public health importance from commercial aquaculture ponds water within Kano metropolitan»Survey of insect pest infestation of trees in Kano zoological garden»Bacteriological quality assessment of sundried meat (Kilishi) sold in Katsina metropolis»Welfare profile of African catfish (Clarias Garipinus) exposed to senna occidentalis leaf powder»The incidence of human immune deficiency virus (HIV) among pregnant women attending Dr. Karima hospital Gusau, Zamfara state