Prevalence trends of transfusion-transmitted infections at a tertiary private hospital blood bank in Uganda: a retrospective 6-year review (2017–2022)

Prevalence trends of transfusion-transmitted infections at a tertiary private hospital blood bank in Uganda: a retrospective 6-year review (2017–2022)

Abstract Background Blood transfusion is a life-saving medical intervention that can transmit transfusion-transmitted infections (TTIs). In Uganda, prevalent infections in the general population may increase the risk of TTIs. This study determined the trends in seroprevalence of TTIs, including the...

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Main Authors: Andrew Marvin Kanyike, Frank Kakuba, Posiano Mayambala, Racheal Nalunkuma, Rachael Mukisa Nakandi, Yusuf Mulumba, Edith Namulema, Simon Peter Nsingo, Robinson Ssebuufu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-05-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Transfusion transmitted infections
HIV
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Syphilis
Blood donation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-025-10882-x
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