Transmissibility of Human T-Lymphotropic Viruses through Blood Transfusion in Africa: A Public Health Challenge
Human T-lymphotropic viruses (HTLV) types 1 and 2 are retroviruses primarily transmitted through close contact with infected bodily fluids. While blood transfusion is a significant route of HTLV transmission, improved screening measures can drastically reduce this risk. This review examines the hist...
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| Main Author: | Muhibi Musa Abidemi 1*, Olaniyan Mathew Foloranmi 1, Tijani Busira Adesina 2, Muhibi Mutmainah Opeyemi 3 |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hammer Head Production Limited
2024-07-01
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| Series: | Sokoto Journal of Medical Laboratory Science |
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| Online Access: | https://sokjmls.com.ng/index.php/SJMLS/article/view/506 |
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