Trends and epidemiological analysis of hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, human immunodeficiency virus, and human T-cell lymphotropic virus among Iranian blood donors: strategies for improving blood safety

Trends and epidemiological analysis of hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, human immunodeficiency virus, and human T-cell lymphotropic virus among Iranian blood donors: strategies for improving blood safety

Abstract Background Blood transfusion is associated with potential risks of transfusion-transmitted infections (TTIs). Different strategies are needed to monitor blood safety and screen the donors’ efficacy, such as evaluation of the prevalence and trends of TTIs. This study was conducted to evaluat...

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Main Authors: Azadeh Omidkhoda, Bahman Razi, Ali Arabkhazaeli, Sedigheh Amini Kafi-Abad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-10-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Blood transfusion
Transfusion-transmitted infections
HIV
Hepatitis C virus
Human T-lymphotropic virus 1/2
Hepatitis B virus
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-020-05405-9

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