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The HIV epidemic remains an important public health challenge for the sub-Saharan region. Female Sex Workers (FSW) in this region are among the most vulnerable of the key population groups with HIV prevalence ...
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Open AccessPrevalence of hepatitis B among childbearing women and infant born to HBV-positive mothers in Togo
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a public health problem in Togo and transmission to the child occurs mainly during childbirth. The objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence of HBV among child...
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Open AccessLow prevalence of syphilis infection among key populations in Togo in 2017: a national cross-sectional survey
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends the screening of syphilis among populations highly exposed to HIV. However, data on the prevalence of syphilis in these populations are scarce in Togo. This study...
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Open AccessHIV infection, viral hepatitis and liver fibrosis among prison inmates in West Africa
Prisoners represent a vulnerable population for blood-borne and sexually transmitted infections which can potentially lead to liver fibrosis and ultimately cirrhosis. However, little is known about the prevale...
