Ticks transmit more pathogens-including bacteria, parasites and viruses-than any other arthropod vector. Although the epidemiological status of many tick-borne bacteria is very well characterized, tick-borne viruses are still relatively under-studied. Recently, several novel tick-borne viruses have been isolated from human febrile illnesses following tick bites, indicating the existence of othe...

Introduction:Blood-borne infectious agents are one of the main anxieties of Blood Transfusion Organization in all countries. According to WHO, the blood healthy and blood safety is included ensuring and monitoring of quality and efficiency for all patients requiring blood transfusion. We at the current study intend that survey prevalence HIV Ab, HCV Ab, HBS Ag Among blood donors refer to the Bl...

introduction:blood-borne infectious agents are one of the main anxieties of blood transfusion organization in all countries. according to who, the blood healthy and blood safety is included ensuring and monitoring of quality and efficiency for all patients requiring blood transfusion. we at the current study intend that survey prevalence hiv ab, hcv ab, hbs ag among blood donors refer to the bl...

conclusions the diagnostics and management of infections with hepatotropic viruses, particularly hbv, are neglected in hemophilic patients. all patients with coagulation disorders and a history of exposure to non-inactivated blood products should be screened for blood-borne infections. the prevalence of other potentially blood-borne viral infections exhibited a pattern similar to that observed ...

background the prognostic value of blood culture testing in the diagnosis of bacteremia is limited by contamination. objectives in this multicenter study, the aim was to evaluate the contamination rates of blood cultures as well as the parameters that affect the culture results. materials and methods sample collection practices and culture data obtained from 16 university/research hospitals wer...

When children sustain injuries from needles discarded in public places, concerns arise about possible exposure to blood-borne viruses. The risk of infection is low, but assessment, counselling and follow-up of the injured child are needed. The present document reviews the literature concerning blood-borne viral infections after injuries from needles discarded in the community, and provides reco...