Dengue virus serological markers among potential blood donors: an evidence of asymptomatic dengue virus transmission in Cameroon
oleh: Salomon Bonsi Tchuandom, Abel Lissom, Ghislaine Haverie Mimfoumou Ateba, Thibau Flaurant Tchouangueu, Constantin Tchakounte, Agbor Rolland Ayuk, Etienne Philemon Atabonkeng, Ankiambom Innocent Ngong, Godwin Nchinda, Jules-Roger Kuiate
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| Diterbitkan: | The Pan African Medical Journal 2020-07-01 |
Deskripsi
INTRODUCTION: The risk of dengue virus or its antibodies which can be transmitted through blood transfusion by asymptomatic individuals infected, has been a major concern all over the world. Dengue is an endemic disease in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Cameroon. The purpose of this study is to determine the frequency of dengue virus (DENV) infection among potential blood donors at Yaounde Jamot Hospital.