Seroprevalence of Hepatitis C antibodies amongst pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Maiduguri, Nigeria

Onwuliri, F. C.; Ndako, James A.; Onwuliri, Edith A.; Shidali, N. N.; Echeonwu, Gon; Olabode, Atanda O; Iroegbu, E; Chukwuekezie, J.

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“…Tribal scarification marks in mothers was not associated with risk of HCV infection in this study and Calabar study 10 . Heterosexual transmission resulting from multiple sexual partners did not appear to be a significant risk factor for HCV infection as was assessed in this study using marital status, order of marriage and marriage set up.…”

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“…None of the 5mothers with prior history of blood transfusion were positive for HCV antibody test, however they were all transfused between 1999 and 2009 when screening kits for HCV had become available and risk of transmission said to have been reduced to about 1in 100,000. Blood transfusion was also not a significant risk factor for maternal HCV in this study and studies by Mboto et al 10 and Bassey et al 11 , it was however found to be a key risk factor for maternal HCV infection in a study in Egypt 14 within the same time frame. Other risk factors for the Egyptian study included raised serum ALT and parenteral treatment for schistosomiasis 14 .…”

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Hepatitis c virus antibodies in mother-infant blood pair in Zaria

Hm¹,

Abdullahi²,

Yakubu³

2017

Nig. J. Paed.

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Abstract:Objectives: To determine the prevalence of Hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibodies in mother-infant pair, and risk factors for vertical transmission of HCV in ABUTH Zaria. Method: One hundred motherinfant pair had serological determination for HCV antibodies from birth to 28days and a repeat at 6weeks after delivery. HIV antibody test and serum alanine transaminase level estimation were done for the mothers at the time of enrolment. Data including mothers' demography, pregnancy and delivery history, relevant past medical history as well as physical examination of all babies were obtained and entered into a proforma designed by the researcher. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 15.0. Results: Prevalence of HCV antibodies was 5% and 6.8% in mothers and babies respectively at enrolment, while vertical transmission occurred in 60%. Five (5%) mothers had raised serum alanine transaminase. There was no new infection during the follow up period. There was no statistical significance between multiple sexual partners, history of prior blood transfusion, and or jaundice and maternal HCV infection. Conclusion: This study has been able to establish Mother to Child Transmission (MTCT) of HCV in our community (Zaria), This is of public health significance. The findings of this study further corroborate the need for more public enlightenment on routes of transmission and prevention of HCV infection .It is thus recommended to institute screening of antenatal care attendees and women of reproductive age.

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Hepatitis c virus antibodies in mother-infant blood pair in Zaria

Hm¹,

Abdullahi²,

Yakubu³

2017

Nig. J. Paed.

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“…Included in this group of compounds are higher aliphatic alcohols, sterols, pigments, and hydrocarbons [ 43 ]. Edible fat and oils usually have a small amount of USM, so a high value may indicate adulteration [ 44 , 45 ]. Also, the higher the saponification value, the lower would be the USM value [ 46 ].…”

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Evaluation of Yield and Physicochemical Quality of Pentadesma butyracea Butter Obtained by Different Traditional Extraction Methods in Ghana

Timtey,

Alemawor,

Ellis

et al. 2024

International Journal of Food Science

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Pentadesma butyracea seed butter or fat (PBSB) is a vegetable fat extracted from the seeds of the P. butyracea plant. The butter has potential use in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. The study investigated traditional PBSB processing methods in Ghana and evaluated their effects on yield, physicochemical parameters, and fatty acid composition. Four traditional extraction methods were identified and evaluated, and these methods are direct wet extraction of PBSB from a fresh mixture of the seed paste and water (DEW); wet extraction of PBSB from a 12-hour fermented mixture of the seed paste and water (FWO); direct wet extraction of PBSB from a fresh mixture of the seed paste, salt, and water (DES); and wet extraction of PBSB from a 12-hour fermented mixture of the seed paste, salt, and water (FSO). Results of physicochemical properties of the PBSB samples showed moisture content of 0.06-0.07%, free fatty acid of 1.38-2.43%, iodine value of 56.50-56.85 Wijs, peroxide value of 5.58-8.52 mEq/kg, relative density of 0.91, refractive index of 1.462-1.464, percent impurities of 0.015-0.017%, saponification value of 165.57-178.02 mg KOH/g, and percent unsaponifiable matter of 2.60-3.18%. The PBSB yield varied in the range of 21.68-26.97%, with the highest average butter yield observed for FWO. Seventeen fatty acids were characterized in the PBSB samples, and they included ten saturated fatty acids, five monounsaturated fatty acids, and two polyunsaturated fatty acids. Key fatty acids found in the PBSB samples were oleic acid (51.21-51.31%), stearic acid (43.22-43.33%), palmitic acid (2.91-3.07%), linoleic acid (0.49-0.51%), linolenic acid (0.12-0.20%), and arachidic acid (0.14-0.15%). PBSB samples produced by the various traditional extraction methods in Ghana recorded similar physicochemical characteristics as unrefined shea butter per the Regional Standard for Unrefined Shea Butter (CXS 325R-2017) as well as Cook Brand Margarine, a common commercial baking fat, and thus, their potential food application such as an alternative shortening/ingredient could be explored in a future study.

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Seroprevalence of Hepatitis C antibodies amongst pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Maiduguri, Nigeria

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Hepatitis c virus antibodies in mother-infant blood pair in Zaria

Hepatitis c virus antibodies in mother-infant blood pair in Zaria

Evaluation of Yield and Physicochemical Quality of Pentadesma butyracea Butter Obtained by Different Traditional Extraction Methods in Ghana

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