Sero-prevalence of transfusion transmittable infections: HIV, Hepatitis B, C and Treponema pallidum and associated factors among blood donors in Ethiopia: A retrospective study.
<h4>Background</h4>Blood transfusion is a therapeutic procedure that has proven to be effective in saving millions of lives. However, its safety is still a crucial issue that needs due attention. Unsafe blood transfusion is one of the sources of transmission for infectious agents. Theref...
Main Authors: | Saro Abdella, Tezera Moshago Berheto, Getachew Tolera, Wudinesh Belete, Tekalign Deressa, Altaye Feleke, Abebe H/Silassie, Nigussie Gezahegn, Demewoz Tadesse, Mengistu Tefera, Enatenesh Dillnessa, Abiy Kinfu, Ebba Abate, Tsigereda Kifle |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2020-01-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0241086 |
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