Decline in the seroprevalence of syphilis markers among first-time blood donors in Libreville (Gabon) between 2004 and 2016

• Main Authors: Cyrille Bisseye (Author), Jean-Marie Eko Mba (Author), Jophrette Mirelle Ntsame Ndong (Author), Heidi E. Kosiorek (Author), Richard J. Butterfield (Author), Landry Erik Mombo (Author), Bertrand M'batchi (Author), Mitesh J. Borad (Author), Bolni Marius Nagalo (Author), Jean-Pierre Allain (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Very few studies have been conducted on the seroprevalence of syphilis in Gabon. According to the World Health Organization, the average seroprevalence of syphilis has declined from 5.5 to 1.1% in Central Africa. The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that syphilis decr...