Prevalence and trend of major transfusion-transmissible infections among blood donors in Western China, 2005 through 2010.

BACKGROUND: The prevalence of transfusion-transmissible infections (TTIs) in blood donations is important for evaluating blood safety and potential risks to the population. This study investigated the prevalence of TTIs among blood donors in Western China and suggested measures for policy-makers. ME...

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Main Authors: Yan Song, Ying Bian, Max Petzold, Carolina Oi Lam Ung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3979838?pdf=render