Publications by authors named "Sorel Kenfack"
There are uncertainties about the global epidemiological data of infections due to Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV). We estimated the global case fatality rate (CFR) of CCHFV infections and the prevalence of CCHFV in humans, ticks and other animal species. We also explored the socio-demographic and clinical factors that influence these parameters.
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- The researchers analyzed data from various databases spanning from 1969 to 2020, ultimately reviewing 109 reports which contributed to 291 prevalence records across 25 countries.
- The overall CFR for humans was found to be 29.7%, with a pooled prevalence of 8.7% in humans, 3.2% in rodents, and 0.7% in other mammals, indicating significant regional disparities and higher risks in Western Africa.