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
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hammer Head Production Limited 2024-07-01
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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