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The prevalence of hepatitis B and C among blood donors at the National Blood Transfusion Center (CNTS) in Burundi.

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: of June 2016. METHODS: June 2016. RESULTS: in our series of 8,993 samples tested, the prevalence of HBV was 1.04% and HCV was 1.12%. No association VHB- HCV was recorded. CONCLUSION: this study showed a low prevalence rate which shows a clear improvement in preventative measures for donor selection and screening tests.

Source: PubMed Central

DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2018.31.119.14571

Authors: René Kwizera, Amani Moibéni, Farha Shenawy, Mohamed Youssif

Institutions: Republic of Burundi, Light University of Bujumbur, Université du Burundi, Mansoura University

Language: English

Topic: Blood donation and transfusion practices

Subfield: Management of Technology and Innovation

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2990014036

FWCI: 2.007

Cites: 19

Cited by: 11

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