Seroprevalence and associated factors for hepatitis B and hepatitis C viral infection among patients with diabetes mellitus in Northern Tanzania
The study's findings reveal a relatively low prevalence of HBV and HCV infections among patients with DM compared to the general population, with no significant association among factors. Nonetheless, the results underscore the importance of early screening and vaccination for HBV and HCV in patients with DM. Such efforts are crucial for curbing infection spread and reducing the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma development in this vulnerable population.
Authors
- Elichilia R. Shao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3618-2822)
- Eliada B. Nziku
- Tumaini E. Mirai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9685-7765)
- Amos Mwasamwaja (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3310-1273)
- Nyasatu G. Chamba (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9390-3393)
- Elifuraha Wilson Mkwizu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5938-5628)
- Fuad H. Said (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6910-9615)
- Kajiru Kilonzo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0367-5826)
- Faustini C. Kimondo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2379-3512)
- Furaha S. Lyamuya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2319-8246)
- Abid M. Sadiq (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7812-8042)
- Ibrahim Ali Ibrahim Muhina (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3292-8773)
- Doreen T. Eliah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8691-1347)
- Venance P. Maro
- Sarah K. Gharib (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6380-8670)
- Cuthbert D. Matay
Institutions
- Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi (KE)
- Aga Khan University Nairobi (KE)
- Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (TZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-02-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0319198
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.32