Detection of Transfusion Transmissible Infections Among Voluntary Blood Donors at a Regional Blood Bank in Western Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Authors

Moses Asiimwe · Mountains of the Moon University

Brenda Nabawanuka · Mountains of the Moon University

David Francis Olebo · Kampala International University

Mubaraka Kayiira · Makerere University

Conrad Lubwama · Mountains of the Moon University

Laban Turyamuhika · Victoria University

Archbald Bahizi

Abstract

The study found substantial levels of Transfusion Transmissible Infections among blood donors. Strict donor recruitment strategies should be maintained to minimize potential transmission and reduce blood discard.

Topics & Keywords

Blood transfusion and management Hepatitis B Virus Studies Blood groups and transfusion

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Research and Reports in Tropical Medicine

Volume Volume 17, pp. 1-8

DOI: 10.2147/rrtm.s539585

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