Epidemiology and safety challenges of major transfusion-transmitted pathogens in Cameroon: A systematic review and meta-analysis
The review outlines a significant burden of HIV, HBV, HCV, and T. pallidum in blood donors. High-quality studies are needed to fill these gaps to inform public health policymakers and assist the development and implementation of better blood safety strategies and services.
Authors
- Gertrude Bsadjo Tchamba
- Martin L. Koanga Mogtomo
- Michel M. Yop Kite
- Sandrine S. Beack Bayengue (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3347-8516)
- Verónica M. Binam Nkot
- Loick P. Kojom Foko
- Megane D. Malieuze Nanfah
- Elodie T. Ngo Malabo
- Elisee L. Embolo Enyegue
- Alphonse G. Tandja
- Danielle C. Kedy Koum
- Brice L. Koloko
- Judith G.L.F. Ekwe Priso
Institutions
- University of Buea (CM)
- University of Douala (CM)
- Ministry of Scientific Research and Innovation (CM)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Infectious Diseases
- Published
- 2026-01-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2026.108425
- Primary Topic
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00