[Viral contamination in hemophilia]

ABSTRACT

Viral contamination with blood products is a major problem in patients with hemophilia. The aim of this study is to look for viral infection ie hepatitis and immunodeficiency syndrome virus in patients with hemophilia in our institution. Hence, 40 patients have been studied. Viral hepatitis is found in 43% of cases, witch is in accordance with the results found by the majority of authors. On the other hand, since our patients have seldom been treated with factor VIII concentrate, no impaired immunodeficiency syndrome have been found