Prevalence of Blood transmitted infections amongst Blood Donors

Dr. Vinod K. Sawaitul; Dr. Shital S. Dhoble; Dr. Shailendra G. Dhawane; Dr. Shashikant V. Dhoble; Priti Shende

Volume : V, Issue : IV, April - 2016

Prevalence of Blood transmitted infections amongst Blood Donors

Dr. Vinod K. Sawaitul, Dr. Shital S. Dhoble, Dr. Shailendra G. Dhawane, Dr. Shashikant V. Dhoble, Priti Shende

Abstract :

Background:– Blood transfusion is a therapeutic procedure, as there is no genuine substitution. But contaminated blood transfusion can transmit infectious diseases and can be fatal instead of saving life. Blood borne viral infectious diseases are therefore important candidates for public health measures aimed at prevention, early diagnosis and treatment. Material Methods:– This study were conducted in Blood bank, Government Medical college, Chandrapur, during the period of 1 yr from Jan 2015– Dec 2015. Observations & Result:– Out of total 8599 donors 96.21% males & 3.79% females. We found Seroprevalence of HIV 0.12%, HBV 0.71%, HCV 0.01% in age group from 18–50 yrs amongst different socioeconomic status. Conclusion:– Voluntary blood donors are most commonly affected so each donated blood unit should be thoroughly screened and tested before transfusion.