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RE: Tatooing in Nigeria, A Cultural Practice and Risk Factor For Hepatitis B Infection (Part 1)

in #health8 years ago

Yes, there are an elaborated 5 modes of transmission as I stated. Since, I haven't done any research to find out the %tage of HBV cases that tatooing contributed to, I wouldn't be able to provide answers. However, from my experience of working with people living with HIV/AIDS for almost 2 decades now, I assume that percentage transmission through this means might be between 5 to 10%. This is a potential research topic! I absolutely agree with you on safety measures. The best one out there is HBV vaccine, which not many have access to.