Co-infection with Hepatitis Delta Virus in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients and HIV-Positive Individuals in Nigeria - Takeaways - MDSpire

Co-infection with Hepatitis Delta Virus in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients and HIV-Positive Individuals in Nigeria

  • By

  • Ijeoma Ifeorah

  • Birgit Bremer

  • Yusuf Musa

  • Julia Kahlhöfer

  • Oluwatosin Oguntoye

  • Carey Tishiya

  • Gatuwa Aglavdawa

  • Ojonuga Ameh

  • Yussuf Abdulkadir

  • Olumuyiwa Ariyo

  • Manfred Anim

  • Andre Reinhardt

  • Albert Heim

  • Uwem George

  • Lukman Abdulkareem

  • Ibrahim Umar Garzali

  • Heiner Wedemeyer

  • Lisa Sandmann

  • February 26, 2026

  • 0 min

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    Hepatitis D virus (HDV) significantly contributes to liver disease and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in hepatitis B virus (HBV) infected individuals.

  • 2

    Nigeria has a high prevalence of HBV, with an average of 8.1% among adults, creating a substantial risk for HDV infection.

  • 3

    A nationwide study found an anti-HDV prevalence of 4.6% among asymptomatic chronic HBV patients, with regional variations across Nigeria.

  • 4

    HDV remains underdiagnosed in Nigeria due to limited testing and surveillance, hindering effective management and awareness.

  • 5

    The study involved 390 HBsAg-positive participants, including those with advanced liver disease and HIV co-infection, to investigate HDV prevalence.

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Co-infection with Hepatitis Delta Virus in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients and HIV-Positive Individuals in Nigeria

  • by Ijeoma Ifeorah, Birgit Bremer, Yusuf Musa, Julia Kahlhöfer, Oluwatosin Oguntoye, Carey Tishiya, Gatuwa Aglavdawa, Ojonuga Ameh, Yussuf Abdulkadir, Olumuyiwa Ariyo, Manfred Anim, Andre Reinhardt, Albert Heim, Uwem George, Lukman Abdulkareem, Ibrahim Umar Garzali, Heiner Wedemeyer, Lisa Sandmann

  • February 26, 2026

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