Gizachew Beykaso
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View article: Medicinal Plants in Treating Hepatitis B Among Communities of Central Region of Ethiopia
Medicinal Plants in Treating Hepatitis B Among Communities of Central Region of Ethiopia Open
In this study, traditional healers used various plants to treat hepatitis. HBV-DNA suppressive activity was detected in three NAT-positive individuals who were treated by using a mixture of these frequently cited and highest preference-ran…
View article: Occult Hepatitis B Virus Infection and Its Risks of Cryptic Transmission in Southern Ethiopia
Occult Hepatitis B Virus Infection and Its Risks of Cryptic Transmission in Southern Ethiopia Open
Gizachew Beykaso,1,2 Andargachew Mulu,3 Mirutse Giday,1 Nega Berhe,1 Markos Selamu,2 Dawit Hailu,3 Tilahun Teklehaymanot1 1Aklilu Lemma Institute of Pathobiology, Department of Molecular Biology and Immunology, Addis Ababa University, Addi…
View article: Burden and Transmission Risks of Viral Hepatitis in Southern Ethiopia: Evidence Needed for Prevention and Control Measures
Burden and Transmission Risks of Viral Hepatitis in Southern Ethiopia: Evidence Needed for Prevention and Control Measures Open
This study showed high prevalence of HBV infection, but low prevalence of HCV. This indicates that HBV is a major health problem in this community. Population-based surveillance, care, and treatment, as well as behavioral change and educat…
View article: Estimating the Transmission Risks of Viral Hepatitis and HIV Among Blood Donors in Hossana, Southern Ethiopia
Estimating the Transmission Risks of Viral Hepatitis and HIV Among Blood Donors in Hossana, Southern Ethiopia Open
In this study, the magnitude of viral TTIs among blood donors is high. This indicates that there are high risks of transmission for these infectious pathogens. Therefore, effective stringent donor selection and screening protocols should b…