Gonat Serge Pacome Dou

Department of Parasitology, University Félix Houphouet-Boigny of Abidjan, Abidjan, Cote D'Ivoire

Publications

• Research Article   
  Asymptomatic carriage of Plasmodium spp. and blood microfilariae among blood donors at the National Blood Transfusion Center (NBTC) in Abidjan in 2022
  Author(s): Gonat Serge Pacome Dou*, N’da Angbeletchi David Aka, Guy Landry Adjo, Olivia Nassoue, Marietou Tamboura, Akissi Nadege Rosine N'guessan, Arthur Anzara, Affoué Sandrine Kouakou, Kalou Dibert Zika and Koffi Daho Adoubryn
  
  Blood transfusion can be the source of transmission of blood-borne parasites. However, in Côte d'Ivoire, endemic blood-borne parasites such as microfilariae and Plasmodium are not tested during blood donations. The aim of this study was to contribute to transfusion safety by testing blood donors for Plasmodium and microfilariae. A cross-sectional study was carried out from June 20 to July 20, 2022, at the National Blood Transfusion Centre in Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire). It concerned the donors of this center. For each donor who agreed to take part in the study, a blood smear, a thick drop, and a leuko-concentration test using the modified Knott technique were performed. A total of 369 donors took part in the study, including 321 men. The average age of blood donors was 36. The prevalence of asymptomatic carriage of Plasmodium spp. was 2.7%, with a me.. View More»
  

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