Malaria Sero prevalence in the blood donors of malaria endemic regions of the coastal region of Andhrapradesh

Volume : VIII, Issue : VI, June - 2018

Dr. E. Giri Kumar, Dr. J. Parameswari, Dr. N. Rama Koteswara Rao

Our study showed that the seroprevalence of malaria was more in Voluntary donors compared to replacement donors.

However, a large sample is required to come to further conclusion. There should be a mechanism and education programs

to increase the voluntary donation to supplement the increasing demand of blood and its products. With the implementation of strict donor

selection criteria, use of sensitive screening tests, and establishment of strict guidelines for blood transfusion, it may be possible to reduce the

incidence of TTI in Indian scenario.