Transmission of viral hepatitis through blood transfusion in Sweden, 1968 to 2012

ConclusionThere is still a substantial number of individuals in Sweden who have probably been infected with HCV through blood transfusion and who are still unaware of their infection. We recommend that a follow-up study should be conducted to validate the method we used by approaching these individuals and offer testing. This would also serve as an opportunity to offer treatment to those who remain infected.

Source: Eurosurveillance - July 23, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Viktor Dahl, Ammar Majeed, Agneta Wikman, Rut Norda and Gustaf Edgren Source Type: research