Seroprevalence of transfusion transmitted infections among voluntary blood donors at a tertiary care teaching hospital in Kolhapur, India
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RECENT TRENDS IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY - Year 2017, Vol 22, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Transfusion of blood is life saving but also has life-threatening hazards and far-reaching consequences for the recipients themselves as well as for their families and their communities. The present study is based on the seroprevalence of human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis b virus, hepatitis c virus, syphilis and malaria in voluntary donors. This gives information regarding safety associated with blood transfusion and an accurate measurement of risk versus benefits of blood transfusion. The data generated will help clinicians for judicious use of blood as well as awareness regarding the transfusion transmitted infections (TTIS). Objectives: The objective of the present study was to assess the seroprevalence and trend of TTIS among blood donors in the blood bank of D. Y. Patil Medical College, hospital and research centre, Kolhapur, India. Methods: A total of 5178 samples were screened during a period of seven years from January 2010 to December 2016. Data analysis was done by quickcal software by chi square test. p<0.05 is considered significant. The prevalence of TTIS was expressed by donation years and donors’ characteristics (age, gender, geographical distribution). Results: The overall prevalence of HBV, HIV, HCV, syphilis and malaria was 1.31%, 0.54%, 0.54% and 0.08% respectively, with no reported case of malaria.
Authors and Affiliations
R A Chougale, P J Shinde
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