Association between hepatitis C infection and number of screened blood unit transfusions in thalassemic children
Background Donor blood screening test for antibody against hepatitis C virus (HCV) by third generation ELISA is widely used. However, there is still a window period during which a donor may already be infected despite a negative screening test. Objectives To determine the prevalence of hepatitis C i...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House
2016-10-01
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Series: | Paediatrica Indonesiana |
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Online Access: | https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/833 |