Evaluate performance of the Abbott chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay assay for detection of syphilis infection in Chinese blood donors
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DOI: 10.1002/jcla.23033
Abstract: To prevent Treponema Pallidum (TP) transmission from blood transfusion, enzyme‐linked immunosorbent assay (EIA) for anti‐TP has been widely used in routine blood donation screening in China for many years. The aim of this study was… read more here.
Keywords: assay detection; chinese blood; blood donors; performance abbott ... See more keywords
Seroprevalence of Zika Virus and Rubella Virus IgG among blood donors in Rwanda and in Sweden.
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DOI: 10.1002/jmv.25090
Abstract: Statement of the problem Seroprevalence studies provide information on the susceptibility to infection of certain populations, including women of childbearing age. Such data from Central Africa are scarce regarding two viruses that cause congenital infections:… read more here.
Keywords: seroprevalence; igg; blood donors; zikv ... See more keywords
Phylogenetic analysis of HTLV‐1 in Iranian blood donors, HIV‐1 positive patients and patients with beta thalassemia
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DOI: 10.1002/jmv.25192
Abstract: Human T‐cell lymphoma virus (HTLV) has been associated with various disease types. Since the discovery of the virus in 1980, seven subtypes of the virus have been identified. HTLV is widespread and endemic in some… read more here.
Keywords: htlv; hiv patients; blood donors; donors hiv ... See more keywords
Parvovirus B19 in South African blood donors
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DOI: 10.1002/jmv.25450
Abstract: Parvovirus B19 (PVB19) is transmitted via transfusion of blood and blood products. PVB19 is resistant to viral inactivation methods, which poses a threat to blood safety. We investigated the prevalence of PVB19 antibodies and DNA… read more here.
Keywords: b19 south; blood donors; south african; blood ... See more keywords
The seroprevalence of parvovirus B19 antibody in blood donors at the National Blood Transfusion Center in Kinshasa
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DOI: 10.1002/jmv.25613
Abstract: Human parvovirus B19 (PVB19) is a cosmopolitan DNA virus transmissible parenterally by blood transfusion. Therefore, the risk of transmission through asymptomatic blood donors should be considered and appropriately managed worldwide. PVB19 screening of blood and… read more here.
Keywords: blood donors; blood transfusion; blood; parvovirus b19 ... See more keywords
Occurrence and molecular characterization of human pegivirus‐1 (HPgV‐1) viremia in healthy volunteer blood donors from Northern Portugal
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DOI: 10.1002/jmv.27687
Abstract: Human pegivirus‐1 (HPgV‐1) is a member of the Flaviviridae family and the Pegivirus genus. Despite having been discovered 25 years ago, there is still much to know regarding HPgV‐1 clinical impact, as this virus is… read more here.
Keywords: blood donors; hpgv; pegivirus; molecular characterization ... See more keywords
Decline in human T‐cell lymphotropic virus seroprevalence in blood donors from Minas Gerais, Brazil over a 12‐year period (2006–2017)
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DOI: 10.1002/jmv.28010
Abstract: To investigate a 12‐year historical series (2006–2017) of human T‐cell lymphotropic virus (HTLV)‐positive blood donations from Fundação Hemominas, Minas Gerais, Brazil, an observational retrospective study was performed to evaluate data of blood donor candidates who… read more here.
Keywords: blood donors; htlv positive; gerais brazil; minas gerais ... See more keywords
Next-Generation Sequencing of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Mixed-Genotype Infections in Anti-HCV-Negative Blood Donors.
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DOI: 10.1007/5584_2018_190
Abstract: The infection with more than one hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype especially in subjects with a high risk of multiple HCV exposures has been demonstrated. The role of HCV mixed-genotype infection in viral persistence and… read more here.
Keywords: blood donors; hcv; virus hcv; hepatitis virus ... See more keywords
Organochlorine pesticides levels and associated factors in a group of blood donors in São Paulo, Brazil
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DOI: 10.1007/s10661-017-6072-6
Abstract: The use of organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) is a worldwide public health concern given that high levels of these compounds in humans and animals can lead to serious health problems. This study aimed to evaluate the… read more here.
Keywords: age within; donors paulo; organochlorine pesticides; blood donors ... See more keywords
Characterization of blood donors and non-blood donors in Germany using an online survey
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DOI: 10.1007/s12553-021-00532-y
Abstract: Objectives of this study were to analyze characteristics influencing blood donation status, to identify anxieties and reasons for (non-)blood donation, and potential channels for future blood donation campaigns. A random population from Germany was interviewed… read more here.
Keywords: non blood; blood donors; survey; blood donation ... See more keywords
High-dose intravenous versus oral iron in blood donors with iron deficiency: The IronWoMan randomized, controlled clinical trial.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2019.03.025
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Frequent blood donation often leads to iron deficiency and even anemia but appropriate strategies for detection and prevention are currently not mandatory. At the Medical University of Graz, we conducted a single-center prospective clinical… read more here.
Keywords: blood; blood donors; oral iron; iron deficiency ... See more keywords