A Retrospective Study of Screening of Common Transfusion Transmitted Infections in the Blood Bank of a Tertiary Care Centre
Journal Title: Walawalkar International Medical Journal - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 2
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Background: Blood is one of the essential components of body. The Blood Transfusion saves millions of lives each year globally. However, there are adverse consequences associated with it. Aim: To study the seroprevalence of Transfusion Transmissible Infections in blood bags donated in blood bank. Materials and methods: A retrospective review of donors record covering the period between 2013 to 2017 was analysed and all blood bags were screened for HIV, HBsAg, HCV, syphilis and malaria. Results: The overall prevalence of HIV, HbsAg, HCV, syphilis and malaria were 0.03%, 0.80%, 0.07%, 0.05% and 0.01% respectively. Conclusion: All blood bags must be screened for TTI's, thus ensuring safe blood supply to the recipients. The strict donor selection criteria by applying FDA approved IIIrd generation screening tests along with strict guidelines for blood transfusion to reduce the incidence of TTI in recipient of blood.
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