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Prevalence and risk factors of transmission of hepatitis delta virus in pregnant women in the Center Region of Cameroon

Juliette-Laure Ndzie Ondigui
Brigitte Wandji
Nadège Mafopa Goumkwa
Sara Honorine Riwom Essama
Ana Gutiérrez
Isabelle Fernandez
Prisca Voussou Djivida
Robinson Enow Mbu
Patrick Awoumou
Sylvie Moudourou
Cindy Lobe
Puinta Peyonga
Solange Manju Atah
Vivian Verbe
Rachel Kamgaing Simo
Rosi Garcia
Judith Torimiro

20247 citationsOpen accessUniversité de Yaoundé I

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These results show an intermediate rate of HDV infection among pregnant women with high level of HDV RNA viremia, which suggest an increased risk of vertical and horizontal co-transmission of HDV.

Research topics

Hepatitis B Virus Studies
Hepatitis C virus research
Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being

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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0287491

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