title: [Transfusion-associated HIV infection].
abstract: In this paper an attempt is made to characterize different phases of HIV exposition by blood transfusion. In Europe, most transfusion associated (TA) HIV-infections have occurred between 1982, when AIDS started to spread and 1985, when Anti-HIV-testing was introduced in blood transfusion services. Figures of TA HIV infection in Switzerland are presented and the attitude regarding retrospective programs in this country is discussed. The present risk to contract TA HIV infection is evaluated and compared to other risks of daily life. Measures to reduce the danger of TA transmission of infections diseases are discussed.
authors: Zürcher Blutspendedienst SRK, Schweiz.
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Frey-Wettstein
mesh_terms: D001803:Blood Transfusion; D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005060:Europe / Q000453:epidemiology; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000635:transmission*; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D012307:Risk Factors
vernacular_title: Transfusionsassoziierte HIV-Infektion.