Background Transfusion-transmissible infections pose a major health risk in developing
countries, including Eritrea. In the present study, we sought to determine the prevalence of …

Background The detection of hepatitis B virus surface antigen (HBsAg) in serum remains the
mainstay in diagnosing and screening of hepatitis B virus (HBV) in most developing …

Purpose Screening of viral transfusion-transmissible infections (TTIs) among blood donors is
of public health concern. It is a cost-effective method to monitor the occurrence, distribution …

Background. This study was aimed at evaluating the seroprevalence and trend of blood‐
borne pathogens (HIV, HCV, HBV, and Syphilis) among asymptomatic adults at Akwatia …

Background: Hepatitis B virus infection is one of the greatest threats to blood safety all over
the world. The laboratory algorithm based on only the detection of hepatitis B surface …

Background. Using prospective blood donors as a proxy, this study was aimed at estimating
the burden and five‐year (2012–2016) trend of viral hepatitis (HBV and HCV) infection …

Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is one of the public health diseases causing
global health problems. It is a leading cause of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma …

It was a major breakthrough for human medicine when Landsteiner discovered the ABO
blood group system. But with the discovery of ABO and Rhesus systems, this major …

Blood transfusion is an integral component in the management of children and adults with
sickle cell disease (SCD). Concerns about blood safety due to the high risk of bloodborne …

How to Implement a Small Blood Bank in Low and Middle-Income Countries Work in
Progress? Page 1 How to Implement a Small Blood Bank in Low and Middle-Income Countries …