Aims of the study: To assemble recently collected evidence to reopen the assessment
whether or not the ban of family blood donors is justified. Methods: Review of old and recent …

Background Ordinary screening of transfusion-transmissible infections (TTIs) among blood
donors is essential for blood transfusion. Although there is several TTIs studies focus on …

Abstract Background Transfusion-transmissible infections (TTIs) pose a major health risk in
Cameroon given the high prevalence of such pathogens and increased demands for blood …

We aimed to provide updated results for seroprevalence of hepatitis B, hepatitis C viruses
while presenting first data for human immunodeficiency virus and syphilis seropositivity …

Africa has the highest prevalence of transfusion transmitted infections. The World Health
Organization recommends universal and quality-controlled screening of blood donations for …

Background Blood transfusion is one of the routine therapeutic interventions in hospitals that
can be lifesaving. However, this intervention is related to several transfusion-related …

Aim: Knowledge of blood group distribution and blood serology in a given region is critical
for the proper functioning of blood banks and also for delivering the blood products to need …

Abstract Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis delta virus (HDV) infections are
potentially dangerous complications of transfusion therapy. Objective The aim of this study …

Introduction Worldwide, hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, and human immunodeficiency
virus are major health problems. Healthcare workers are at risk of transmitting blood-borne …

The need for blood is essential, but there is no timely access to safe blood for millions of
individuals who need a transfusion. Additionally, blood transfusions can also be the fastest …