Transfusion-transmissible infections among blood donors in Bejaia, Algeria: ten years retrospective and comparative study

Conclusions: HIV and syphilis prevalence have been variable, with significant peaks in 2013 and 2014, respectively. Globally, the low rates reported in this study confirm the effectiveness of the preventive policy applied by the health authorities. However, among the rural population, special attention is required to stem any resurgence of hepatitis C and syphilis.
Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Source Type: research