Frequency of hepatitis C and D virus among chronic hepatitis B virus carriers in a Nigerian tertiary hospital

Hepatitis B virus co-infection with C and/or D is known to result in a more deleterious disease than chronic HBV mono-infection, resulting faster progression cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. This study aimed at determining the serological prevalence of infections among carriers frequency e Antigen tertiary hospital South-East, Nigeria. cross-sectional involving 72 consenting participants who are carriers. Blood samples were collected analysis as well deoxyribonucleic acid quantification was carried out. The virus/Hepatitis rate observed 37.5% occurred 2.8%. Hepatits viral load serum alpha fetoprotein levels have significantly higher median values virus/HCV co-infected mono-infected (P<0.05). level also but difference not statistically significant. However, be These findings suggest possibility serious outcome infection within area. Hence, there need for regular monitoring aggressive antiviral treatment. Key words: virus, hepatitis Antigen.