Publications by authors named "Gwladys Esmeralda Matsomo-Kombet"

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  • High-risk genotypes of Human Papillomavirus (HR-HPV) are linked to 90% of cervical cancer cases globally, and are prevalent among women in Gabon, with a study revealing a 26.1% overall HPV infection rate.
  • The study involved 399 women and found that the prevalence of HR-HPV was 24.8%, with the most common types including HPV-16, 18, and 52; it also reported a significant rate of multiple HPV infections at 29.8%.
  • A strong correlation was established between HPV viral load and squamous cell inflammation, highlighting the need for early screening to manage HR-HPV infections effectively.
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Background: Transfusion-transmissible infections (TTIs) remain a major public health problem in countries with limited resources, particularly in Gabon. Complete information on the prevalence in Gabon of the main TTIs among blood donors is still lacking in the national context. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine the prevalence and factors associated with TTIs among blood donors in Gabon.

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