Prevalence of Transfusion Transmitted Disease among Blood Donors in Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital - A 2 Years Study Report
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 5
Abstract
The aim of the study was to find out the prevalence of transfusion transmitted infection among blood donors at Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital. A total of voluntary blood donors were analyzed over a period of 2 years (May 2013-April 2015). Prevalence of transfusion transmitted infection of total donors were 3356. Prevalance of Hepatitis B positivity was highest 40 cases (1.19%), followed by 11 cases of HCV(0.32%),8 cases of VDRL (0.23%) and one case of HIV(0.02%). Prevalence was more in male donors. Extensive donor selection and screening procedures will help in improving the blood safety. Keywords: Hepatitis, Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Noori Fathima. M, Dr. B. O. Parijatham, Dr. R. Govindarajan
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