Prevalence and factors associated with transfusion-transmissible infections (HIV, HBV, HCV and Syphilis) among blood donors in Gabon: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Christian MangalaDenis Maulot-BangolaAlain MoutsingaSerge Christian Okolongo-MayaniGwladys Esmeralda Matsomo-KombetMireille MoundangaChristian Mombo-MagangaAlfred Keith Felix Mabika-ObandaJoseph Fokam

Published in: PloS one (2024)

The overall prevalence of transfusion-transmissible infections remains high in the country's blood banks. Improving current prevention (selection criteria) and screening strategies may be necessary in a global approach.

Keyphrases

human immunodeficiency virus
hepatitis c virus
risk factors
cardiac surgery
men who have sex with men
antiretroviral therapy
hiv positive
hiv testing
hepatitis b virus
hiv infected
hiv aids
south africa