In 1983, a small textbook was published entitled Microbiology in Blood Transfusion (Barbara, 1983). At the beginning of this book the characteristics of microbial agents that might predispose them to the potential for transmission by transfusion were explored. Some of the characteristics identified included: Presence of the agent in one or more of the constituent components of blood Propensity ...

BACKGROUND To date, most studies on deferral of blood donors have focused on men who have sex with men (MSM) and/or injecting drug users. Few have examined deferrable risk behaviors relating to transfusion-transmissible infections (TTIs) in general. This study aimed to examine the prevalence of, and factors associated with, nondisclosure of TTI-related risk behaviors in donors. STUDY DESIGN A...

BACKGROUND Transfusion transmissible infections, such as HIV, HBV, HCV and syphilis are on the rise and pose a threat to blood safety. OBJECTIVE To determine prevalence and demographic profiles of TTI's among first time blood donors in Abeokuta, Nigeria. METHODS The study was conducted between February to November 2013; 130 first time blood donors were tested for the presence of HIV, HBsAg,...

Around 118.5 million blood donations are collected annually to save precious lives. The donated may also be associated with blood-borne infections. With around 247 population, Pakistan is an endemic country for viral hepatitis, and there a high risk of having asymptomatic donors among healthy donors. Viral hepatitis 2.5% prevalent in the general donation its screening have become grave health c...

Conclusion Stringent screening of donors for TTI is crucial to ensure safe supply of blood and blood products. This study involved both voluntary and replacement donors. Prevalence of TTI was found to be low in females. Highly sensitive ELISA kits play a major role in detecting antibody to HIV, HCV and HBsAg. Furthermore, Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) facilitates viral detection at a much earlier ...