Physician Survey on Knowledge and Reporting Practices of Transfusion-transmitted Infections in Canada

Physician survey on knowledge and reporting practices of transfusion-transmitted infections in Canada.

OBJECTIVE To assess physicians' knowledge and reporting practices of transfusion-transmitted infections (TTI). DESIGN Cross-sectional postal survey. TARGET POPULATION Family physicians and specialists. METHODS A survey questionnaire was sent by mail to 1,359 randomly selected physicians across Canada, and was followed up by a reminder telephone call. RESULTS A total of 546 (40%) physici...

Transfusion-transmitted malaria in Canada.

Three cases of transfusion-transmitted malaria in Canada are described. Although very rare, this diagnosis should be considered in transfusion recipients who have undiagnosed symptoms consistent with malaria. Thick and thin blood smears should be urgently examined to exclude this possibility.

Selection Bias in reporting the prevalence of Transfusion Transmitted Infection Diseases in Iranian Hemophiliacs

Seroprevalence of Transfusion-transmitted Infections Among Multi-transfused Patients in Southwest Iran, Khuzestan Province

Background: Transfusion-transmi!ed infec"ons (TTIs) con"nue to be a problem in many parts of the world and mul"-transfused pa"ents are at a par"cularly increased risk for TTIs. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of Hepa""s C, Hepa""s B, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infec"ons among mul"-transfused pa"ents in Khuzestan Province. Materials and Methods: A cross-sec"onal...

The Prevalence of Transfusion Transmitted Infections among Blood Donors in Kerman, Iran

Background & Aims: Today, an important challenge of the Blood Transfusion Organization is the preparation, distribution, and monitoring of the appropriate use of blood and blood products. Therefore, estimation of the prevalence of transfusion transmitted infections (TTIs) and efficiency of appropriate screening methods is essential. The purpose of the present study was the det...