| Autor: |
Daryl Nzokou Tcheutchoua, Aurel Tiakouang Tankeu, Dominic Leandry Wouna Angong, Batakeh Ba Agoons, Nathan Yves Yanwou Nguemnang, Hugues Clotaire Nana Djeunga, Joseph Kamgno |
| Jazyk: |
English<br />French |
| Rok vydání: |
2020 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
The Pan African Medical Journal, Vol 37, Iss 352 (2020) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
1937-8688 |
| DOI: |
10.11604/pamj.2020.37.352.25254 |
| Popis: |
The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) is responsible for the development of a highly contagious disease called coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Ten months after the onset of the pandemic, America and Europe remain the most affected regions. Initially, experts predicted that Africa, the poorest continent with the most vulnerable population and health system, would be greatly affected by the ongoing outbreak. However, 240days after the first confirmed case, Africa is among the least affected region, withlower than expectedincident cases and mortality. In this review, we discuss possible explanations and reasons for this unexpected low burden of COVID-19 in Africa. We focus on the characteristics of the virus, specificities of the sub-Saharan African population and local environment. |
| Databáze: |
Directory of Open Access Journals |
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