Blood donors screening for malaria in non-endemic area in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Is it necessary to introduce immunological testing?
Journal Title: Electronic Physician - Year 2016, Vol 8, Issue 2
Abstract
In Saudi Arabia, where malaria is not endemic, the incidence is very low. However, malaria transmission cases have been reported, mainly in Asir and Jazan provinces along the Southwestern border with Yemen. Imported cases also have been reported. The aims of this study were to determine the prevalence of malaria in blood donors in a tertiary care hospital in the central area of Saudi Arabia and to assess the effectiveness of malaria screening methods used by transfusion services in Prince Sultan Military Medical City.
Authors and Affiliations
Ghaleb Elyamany, Ali Al Gharawi, Mohammed Alrasheed, Omar Alsuhaibani
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