Study of Prevalence of Posttransfusion Infections in Hamadan Thalassemic Children.
This cross-sectional descriptive analytic study was carried out for evaluation of posttransfusion infections (Hepatitis B,C and Aids) in children suffering major thalassemia who were transfused repeatedly. The relation of liver inflammation and number of blood transfusions...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | fas |
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Hamadan University of Medical Sciences
2000-12-01
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| Series: | پزشکی بالینی ابن سینا |
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| Online Access: | http://sjh.umsha.ac.ir/article-1-918-en.html |
| Summary: | This cross-sectional descriptive analytic study was carried out for
evaluation of posttransfusion infections (Hepatitis B,C and Aids) in children
suffering major thalassemia who were transfused repeatedly. The relation
of liver inflammation and number of blood transfusions were studied.
A check list was completed for each case. ALT, HBsAg , anti-HCV and
anti-HIV tests were preformed for all of 53 children. Population were fifthy
three major thalasemic children under 15 years old in Hamadan
provience.
Twenty two out of 53 children (41.5%) had elevated ALT, 18 patients
(34%) had positive anti-HCV. In all of 18 patients with positive anti-HCV,ALT
was also elevated , all of the patients were negative for anti-HBsAg and
anti-HIV.
Determination of ALT level of the donated blood is useful for detection
of chronic hepatitis. This test can be used as an easy screening tool. |
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| ISSN: | 2588-722X 2588-7238 |