Dengue virus serological markers among potential blood donors: an evidence of asymptomatic dengue virus transmission in Cameroon

Abstract

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.

Keywords

• dengue fever
• potential blood donors
• seroprevalence
• cameroon