Frequency of Anti-HBc & HBV DNA detection in blood donors of Kerman province, Iran
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Detection of HBV DNA in HBsAg Negative Normal Blood Donors
Background: The risk of infection by transfusion-transmitted viruses has been reduced remarkably. However, a zero-risk blood supply is still desirable. The screening for antibody to HBc (anti-HBc) has been shown as an alternative test for the detection of HBV infection. Objective: The main aim of this study was to evaluate HBV infection markers and the potential value of anti-HBc testing of blo...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Blood Disorders & Transfusion
سال: 2017
ISSN: 2155-9864
DOI: 10.4172/2155-9864.1000105