Genetic diversity of the human immunodeficiency virus of type 1 in Gabonese transfusional settings.

Christian MangalaJoseph FokamDenis Maulot-BangolaOlivier Rebienot-PellegrinThérèse Nkoa

Published in: BMC infectious diseases (2023)

The residual risk of HIV-1 transmission by blood transfusion remains a concern in the Gabonese transfusional settings. A policy based on improving the current screening strategy would involve the implementation of the nucleic acid test (NAT) in order to optimize the safety of the donation by detecting the HIV-1 subtypes in circulation in the donors.

Keyphrases

human immunodeficiency virus
antiretroviral therapy
genetic diversity
nucleic acid
hepatitis c virus
hiv infected
hiv positive
hiv aids
healthcare
hiv testing
primary care
public health
mental health
quality improvement
south africa