Seroprevalence and determinants of risk of Hepatitis B and C Viral infections in blood donors: a cross sectional analytic study
Background: Pakistan has a high demand for safe blood, but a limited supply. This study was designed to identify the demographic determinants of safe donors. Methods: Demographic data on all donors of blood at a hospital-based blood bank were collected by questionnaire and samples tested for evidenc...
Main Author: | Syed Abdul Mujeeb,1 and Mark S. Pearce.2,3 |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
2007-08-01
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Series: | Journal of Infection in Developing Countries |
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Online Access: | http://www.oloep.org/jidc/content.asp?id=938 |
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