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...
Main Authors: | Azadeh Omidkhoda, Bahman Razi, Ali Arabkhazaeli, Sedigheh Amini Kafi-Abad |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-10-01
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Series: | BMC Infectious Diseases |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-020-05405-9 |
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