title: Prevalence of transfusion transmitted infections in voluntary and replacement donors.
abstract: The aim of the study was to find out the prevalence of transfusion transmitted infections (TTI) in voluntary and replacement donors. A total of 9599 donors were analysed for the prevalence of TTI over a period of 2 years.Of these 61.2% were voluntary donors and 38.8% were replacement donors. Prevalence of TTI in total donors was 0.6%. Prevalence of hepatitis B was highest (0.34%) followed by syphilis (0.11%), HIV&HCV (0.06%) and malaria (0.01%). Prevalence was more in male replacement donors. Extensive donor selection and screening procedures will help in improving the blood safety.
authors: Hilda
authors: H
authors: Fernandes
authors: Prema Fancy
authors: PF
authors: D'souza
authors: Pushpa Maria
authors: PM
authors: D'souza