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Prevalence of HIV, HBV and Chlamydia Infections in Cameroonian University Context: Case of the University of Dschang, in Western Region

Authors :
O. James-Francis
Russo Gianluca
D. D. Ghyslaine Bruna
Fokam Joseph
N. P. Patrick Martial
Sanou Sobze Martin
Source :
International Journal of Epidemiology. 44:i116-i116
Publication Year :
2015
Publisher :
Oxford University Press (OUP), 2015.

Abstract

Introduction In sub-Saharan Africa HIV infection remains largely epidemic, whereas HBV infection is highly endemic (>8%). In Cameroon, the prevalence of HIV is 4.3%. Concerning HBV and chlamydia infections, their prevalence are both ≥10%. Teenagers and young adults, including university students, are the population groups mostly affected by STDs. Epidemiological data on these infections, among university students could be helpful to implement specific prevention strategies.

Details

ISSN :
14643685 and 03005771
Volume :
44
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
International Journal of Epidemiology
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........587c4b20d819873b96ca50e394c1f8cf
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyv096.087