Prevalence of anti-haV antibodies among Slovenian blood donors

Aims: Hepatitis A virus is transmitted via the faecal-oral route and is the most common cause of acute viral hepatitis in the world. Anti-HAV seroprevalence is higher in less developed regions of the world. Transmission of HAV by transfusion is rare. It may occur if the blood is donated in the short...

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Main Authors: Petra Jovanovič, Snežna Levičnik Stezinar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Slovenian Medical Association 2012-12-01
Series:Zdravniški Vestnik
Online Access:http://vestnik.szd.si/index.php/ZdravVest/article/view/765