Frequency of Blood Donation and Malaria Occurrence among Blood Donors in a Tertiary Hospital, Nigeria
Context: Malaria is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Transfusion transmitted malaria contributes significantly to the burden of malaria in SSA. The safety of blood transfusion as it relates to frequency of blood donation and malaria occurrence on the part...
Main Authors: | Olopade BO, Ajeigbe AK, Owojuyigbe TO, Ajani AA, Fayomi OD |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nigerian Medical Association, Akwa Ibom State Branch
2024-01-01
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Series: | Ibom Medical Journal |
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Online Access: | https://ibommedicaljournal.org/index.php/imjhome/article/view/385 |
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