… Since the 1970s, introduction of serological assays targeting virus-specific … transfusion-transmitted
infectious agents (TTIs; hepatitis B virus [HBV], HIV, human T-cell lymphotropic virus …

… While infections with these agents do not qualify as TTDs, identification of putative pathogens
will continue in the era of sensitive molecular “pathogen” discovery, and the role of such …

… blood transfusion (Table 17.3) [3–14]. This chapter discusses the risks of disease transmission
by transfusion … There is no practical test and no established role in disease transmission. …

… Infectious diseases have played an important role in blood transfusion, and historically,
HCV, HBV and especially HIV have greatly impacted the routine diagnostic tests and blood …

… and products of genetic engineering, such as hematopoietic growth factors, are being made
available to diminish the risk, albeit small, of transfusiontransmitted disease by homologous …

… We review five seminal studies that highlight the interplay between transfusion medicine
and infectious diseases; beyond our imperative to ensure blood transfusion safety, these …

… The molecular characterization of beta globin gene in … blood transfusion department of
Mymensingh Medical College … role of healthcare settings in hepatitis C transmission in …

… disease, including using herbal medicine. Since the immune status of patients plays an
essential role in COVID-19 infection, an herbal medicine, … of herbal medicines containing certain …

… In this systematic review, we describe the role and potential function of TTV viral load as an
… Torque-Teno virus or Transfusion-transmitted virus (TTV) is a virus that has gained attention …

… of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) (… review to identify articles related to
TTIs and transfusion safety in Pakistan from January 1, 2010 to January 31, 2020. A review of …