Seroprevalence of hepatitis C virus antibodies amongst blood donors in Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH) Kaduna
Afr. J. Clin. Exp. Microbiol
; 11(2): 75-78, 2010. tab
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is one of the most common transfusion transmissible infections hence the introduction of routine screening for its antibodies in blood donors in most blood banks.Methods:
This was a retrospective study in which the blood donor screening register for all intending donors were reviewed and analyzed.Results:
There were 4;731 potential donors with age range 20-41years. Eighty six (1.8) were sero-positive to HCV antibodies with a decreasing incidence over the period under review. The highest incidence was recorded the age group 31-40 years.Aim:
To determine the sero-prevalence of HCV among blood donors in ABUTH Kaduna.Conclusion:
HCV infection is not uncommon in our environment hence the need to emphasize it's routine screening among all potential donors
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AIM (África)
Assunto principal:
Doadores de Sangue
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Estudos Soroepidemiológicos
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Hospitais de Ensino
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Nigéria
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo observacional
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Fatores de risco
País/Região como assunto:
África
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Afr. J. Clin. Exp. Microbiol
Ano de publicação:
2010
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