ABO blood groups and hepatitis B virus infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis

W Jing, S Zhao, J Liu, M Liu - BMJ open, 2020 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objective Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a major public health problem worldwide.
Several studies have reported that ABO blood groups may be associated with HBV infection …

An updated systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence of hepatitis B virus in Ethiopia

TD Yazie, MG Tebeje - BMC infectious diseases, 2019 - Springer
Background Hepatitis B virus is one of the major public health concerns globally. It is highly
infectious and can be transmitted from person to person through vertically or horizontally via …

Seroprevalence of transfusion-transmissible infections among blood donors at National Blood Transfusion Service, Eritrea: a seven-year retrospective study

N Siraj, OO Achila, J Issac, E Menghisteab… - BMC infectious …, 2018 - Springer
Background Blood transfusion is associated with several risks particularly exposure to blood
transfusion-transmissible infections (TTI), including: Hepatitis B virus (HBV), Hepatitis C virus …

Transfusion-transmissible viral infections among blood donors at the North Gondar district blood bank, northwest Ethiopia: A three year retrospective study

B Biadgo, E Shiferaw, B Woldu, KA Alene, M Melku - PloS one, 2017 - journals.plos.org
Background Transfusion-transmissible viral infections, such as hepatitis C virus (HCV),
hepatitis B virus (HBV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), remain a major public …

Prevalence of hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus among blood donors in nekemte blood bank, Western Oromia, Ethiopia: retrospective 5 years study

M Abebe, B Alemnew, S Biset - Journal of blood medicine, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Background Hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus are the greatest threats to blood safety for
the recipient. This study aimed to determine the seroprevalence and trends of HBV and HCV …

Seroprevalence and associated risk factors for HIV, Hepatitis B and C among blood Donors in South Gondar District blood Bank, Northwest Ethiopia

M Negash, M Ayalew, D Geremew, M Workineh - BMC infectious diseases, 2019 - Springer
Background Despite the undeniable significance of blood transfusion in saving a millions life
in emergencies and medical treatment, the quality of blood faced challenges from …

Sero-prevalence of transfusion transmittable infections: HIV, Hepatitis B, C and Treponema pallidum and associated factors among blood donors in Ethiopia: A …

S Abdella, T Moshago Berheto, G Tolera, W Belete… - PloS one, 2020 - journals.plos.org
Background Blood transfusion is a therapeutic procedure that has proven to be effective in
saving millions of lives. However, its safety is still a crucial issue that needs due attention …

Transfusion transmissible infections among voluntary blood donors at Dessie Blood Bank, Northeast Ethiopia: cross-sectional study

E Kebede, G Getnet, G Enyew… - Infection and Drug …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Background The prevalence of transfusion transmitted infections (TTIs) among blood donors
varies across different geographical populations. Establishing the sero-prevalence of the …

Sero-prevalence of transfusion-transmittable infections and associated factors among blood donors in Eastern Ethiopia: an Institutional-based cross-sectional study

I Heyredin, B Mengistie… - SAGE open …, 2019 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: Blood transfusion saves millions of lives each year globally. But, it was
associated with certain risks which can lead to adverse consequences. However, there is …

Seroprevalence of transfusion transmitted infections among blood donors in Gash Barka Zonal Blood Transfusion Center, Barentu, Eritrea, 2014 through 2017

YT Keleta, OO Achila, AW Haile, BH Gebrecherkos… - BMC hematology, 2019 - Springer
Background Transfusion-transmissible infections pose a major health risk in developing
countries, including Eritrea. In the present study, we sought to determine the prevalence of …