Relation of HIV, HCV and HBsAg between patients and blood donors
- Author:
Nga Thi Nguyen
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
hiv
- MeSH:
HIV;
Hepatitis C virus;
Hepatitis B Surface Antigens;
Blood Donors
- From:Journal of Practical Medicine
2002;430(9):58-60
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
In 1997, the Blood Bank in ViÖt §øc hospital discovered 14 cases of HIV1 positive: 1 case was not enough serum to make further test, 1 was regular donor with HIV positive, Anti HCV negative, HBsAg negative. The incidence of Anti HCV (Hepatitis C) was 12/13 positive (92.3%). The incidence of heroin users was 12/13 (92.3%). The incidence of HBsAg (Hepatitis B) was: 1/13 positive (7.8%).
