New Pathogens in Blood Donors and Patients in Albania
Introduction: The emergence of novel pathogens poses a significant and immediate threat to global blood safety, particularly in regions experiencing epidemiological shifts. This study urgently examines the prevalence and impact of newly identified pathogens among blood donors and recipients in Alba...
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Albanian Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery
2025-01-01
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Introduction: The emergence of novel pathogens poses a significant and immediate threat to global blood safety, particularly in regions experiencing epidemiological shifts. This study urgently examines the prevalence and impact of newly identified pathogens among blood donors and recipients in Albania, focusing on assessing their implications for public health and transfusion medicine.
Results revealed a prevalence of new pathogens among donors and patients, highlighting the potential risk of transmission through blood transfusion. Travel history, socioeconomic status, and urban-rural disparities significantly influenced pathogen prevalence. This study underscores the urgent need for enhanced screening protocols and public health interventions to mitigate the risks associated with emerging pathogens. Our findings contribute to a growing body of evidence emphasizing the crucial role of continuous surveillance and adaptive strategies in transfusion medicine to ensure blood safety and protect vulnerable populations in Albania and beyond.
Conclusion: The study highlights the presence of emerging pathogens in blood donors and patients in Albania, underscoring their potential to significantly impact blood safety and public health. The findings emphasize the necessity for improved screening protocols, continuous epidemiological surveillance, and targeted public health interventions to address the risks associated with these pathogens. Adopting adaptive strategies in transfusion medicine is critical to safeguarding the health of donors and recipients in the region.
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| spelling | doaj-art-11f2678e667b40af86b54029bf086d3b2025-01-19T14:24:39ZengAlbanian Society for Trauma and Emergency SurgeryAlbanian Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery2521-87782616-49222025-01-019110.32391/ajtes.v9i1.439New Pathogens in Blood Donors and Patients in AlbaniaIrena Seferi0Viola Shano1Brunilda Dakavelli2Vjollca Duro3Shpetim Qyra4Anyla Bulo5University of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tirana, AlbaniaNational Blood Transfusion Center, Tirana, AlbaniaNational Blood Transfusion Center, Tirana, AlbaniaUniversity of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tirana, AlbaniaInstitute of Public Health, Tirana, AlbaniaUniversity of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tirana, Albania Introduction: The emergence of novel pathogens poses a significant and immediate threat to global blood safety, particularly in regions experiencing epidemiological shifts. This study urgently examines the prevalence and impact of newly identified pathogens among blood donors and recipients in Albania, focusing on assessing their implications for public health and transfusion medicine. Results revealed a prevalence of new pathogens among donors and patients, highlighting the potential risk of transmission through blood transfusion. Travel history, socioeconomic status, and urban-rural disparities significantly influenced pathogen prevalence. This study underscores the urgent need for enhanced screening protocols and public health interventions to mitigate the risks associated with emerging pathogens. Our findings contribute to a growing body of evidence emphasizing the crucial role of continuous surveillance and adaptive strategies in transfusion medicine to ensure blood safety and protect vulnerable populations in Albania and beyond. Conclusion: The study highlights the presence of emerging pathogens in blood donors and patients in Albania, underscoring their potential to significantly impact blood safety and public health. The findings emphasize the necessity for improved screening protocols, continuous epidemiological surveillance, and targeted public health interventions to address the risks associated with these pathogens. Adopting adaptive strategies in transfusion medicine is critical to safeguarding the health of donors and recipients in the region. http://journal.astes.org.al/AJTES/index.php/AJTES/article/view/439Blood donorsEmerging pathogensBlood safetyTransfusion medicine |
| spellingShingle | Irena Seferi Viola Shano Brunilda Dakavelli Vjollca Duro Shpetim Qyra Anyla Bulo New Pathogens in Blood Donors and Patients in Albania Albanian Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery Blood donors Emerging pathogens Blood safety Transfusion medicine |
| title | New Pathogens in Blood Donors and Patients in Albania |
| title_full | New Pathogens in Blood Donors and Patients in Albania |
| title_fullStr | New Pathogens in Blood Donors and Patients in Albania |
| title_full_unstemmed | New Pathogens in Blood Donors and Patients in Albania |
| title_short | New Pathogens in Blood Donors and Patients in Albania |
| title_sort | new pathogens in blood donors and patients in albania |
| topic | Blood donors Emerging pathogens Blood safety Transfusion medicine |
| url | http://journal.astes.org.al/AJTES/index.php/AJTES/article/view/439 |
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