Seroprevalence of Trypanosoma cruzi infection in blood donors in the extreme South of Brazil
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Background:
We aimed to evaluate the seroprevalence of Chagas disease among blood donors in southern Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.Methods:
The study was conducted from 2010 to 2019 based on data registered by the Hemocentro Regional de Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul.Results:
There were 106,320 blood donations, and the discard rate of blood bags, either due to positive reactions to anti-T. cruzi antibodies or inconclusive results was 0.27% (283 bags).Conclusions:
The usage of methods that enable the safe identification of donors with positive serology for Chagas disease is fundamental to ensure transfusional safety.
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Country/Region as subject:
America do sul
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Brasil
Language:
En
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Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Year:
2022
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Article