Davwar Pantong

Higher Hepatic Fibrosis in Chronic Hepatitis B Patients Consuming Locally Brewed Alcohol in North-Central Nigeria

McHenry Stephen Ambrose, Kintasha F. Anthony, Adole Jayne, Wilberforce Rinlat, Deborah C. Dusu, Nyam D. Paul, Okorie Michael, Davwar Pantong, Adabe Bello, Duguru Mary, Yilgwan Chris, Okeke Edith, Isichie Mercy, Isichie Christian & Malu O.A · International Research Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology · 2025

Background: Alcohol is a common cause of liver fibrosis and liver failure globally. In Nigeria, many types of alcohol are consumed, including locally brewed and industrially brewed beer and spirits. The common locally brewed alcohol here includes “Burukutu,” “Pito,” “Palm wine,”...