Update of Transfusion Transmitted Infections among Donors of North Coastal Andhra
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 11
Abstract
Background: Blood transfusion service (BTS) is an integral and indispensable part of the healthcare system. Safe blood availability is very important to prevent transfusion transmitted infections (TTI). Highly sensitive screening is an essential aspect of safe blood transfusion. Aims and objectives: This Study was conducted to know the profile of the donors, the incidence of the various TTI among replacement and voluntary donors in a tertiary care hospital and evaluate the safety of the collected donations Materials and Methods: A retrospective review of donors record covering the period between Jan 2013 to Dec 2016 at a tertiary govt hospital was undertaken. A total of 24649 donors blood were screened for HIV, HBsAg, HCV, Syphilis and Malaria. Results: 24649 donors were analysed for the prevalence of TTI over a period of 4 years. Among the total donors 45% were voluntary donors and 55% were replacement donors. Incidence of TTI in total donors was 2.75% Conclusion: Efforts should be made to increase the availability of blood mostly though voluntary blood donations. Strict selection of blood donors and high intensive screening of donor's blood is very essential to prevent TTI
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Dr. Rema Nair Sarkar, Dr. Basmitra Das
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