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Herpes Simplex Virus Type-2 Seroprevalence and Risk Factors Among Pregnant Women at Etoudi Marie Reine Medical Centre, Yaoundé-Cameroon

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  • André Toignet Amdji

    (Higher Institute of Sciences and Technologies la Sapience; Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences of Garoua, Cameroon)

  • Samuel Tchounga Kemajou

    (Higher Institute of Sciences and Technologies la Sapience; Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences of Garoua, Cameroon)

  • Christian Taheu Ngounouh

    (Higher Institute of Sciences and Technologies la Sapience, Cameroon)

  • Gilbert Gautier Bong Bong

    (Higher Institute of Sciences and Technologies la Sapience; Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences of Garoua, Cameroon)

  • Patrice Enoka

    (Higher Institute of Sciences and Technologies la Sapience; Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences of Garoua, Cameroon)

  • Serge Guemtue Fossouo

    (Higher Institute of Sciences and Technologies la Sapience; Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences of Garoua, Cameroon)

  • Eugène Charles Makone

    (Higher Institute of Sciences and Technologies la Sapience; Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences of Garoua, Cameroon)

  • Philippe Salomon Nguwoh

    (National Public Health Laboratory, Ministry of Public Health, Yaounde, Cameroon)

  • Chantal Ndoye Foe

    (Higher Institute of Sciences and Technologies la Sapience; Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences of Garoua; Faculty of Sciences, University of Yaoundé 1, Cameroon)

Abstract

Introduction: Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) is a major cause of genital ulcer disease globally. In pregnancy, genital ulcers are linked to serious outcomes like spontaneous abortion, preterm delivery, and neonatal herpes. However, there is limited data on HSV-2 seroprevalence in Cameroon. This study aimed to assess HSV-2 seroprevalence and its risk factors among pregnant women at Etoudi Marie Reine Medical Centre (EMRC), Yaoundé-Cameroon. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 90 pregnant women attending EMRC of Yaoundé, Cameroon, from April 17 to May 24, 2024. Blood samples were collected to detect anti-HSV-2 antibodies (IgM and IgG) using the Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA). Data collected with a structured questionnaire were entered into Microsoft Excel version 2016 and analysed using Epi-info version 7.1.2.0. A p-value of

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  • André Toignet Amdji & Samuel Tchounga Kemajou & Christian Taheu Ngounouh & Gilbert Gautier Bong Bong & Patrice Enoka & Serge Guemtue Fossouo & Eugène Charles Makone & Philippe Salomon Nguwoh & Chantal, 2025. "Herpes Simplex Virus Type-2 Seroprevalence and Risk Factors Among Pregnant Women at Etoudi Marie Reine Medical Centre, Yaoundé-Cameroon," European Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, European Open Science, vol. 7(2), pages 73-78, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:epw:ejmed0:v:7:y:2025:i:2:id:42240
    DOI: 10.24018/ejmed.2025.7.2.2240
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