Search for dissertations about: "Transmission infections donor"
Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words Transmission infections donor.
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1. GB virus C/hepatitis G virus infection: clinical, histological and epidemiological aspects
Abstract : GBV-C/HGV is a blood-borne virus related to the hepatitis C virus. We studied GBV-C/HGV infection in different populations, its transmission, and its association with liver disease. GBV-C/HGV viraemia was detected by PCR in 19/576 blood donors. Donors with normal and elevated ALT levels had similar rates of viraemia (1. READ MORE
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2. Prevention of transfusion transmitted infections : donor screening and characteristics of recipient populations
Abstract : Minimising the risk for transfusion transmitted infections (TTIs) relies on selection of safe donors, including microbiological screening, and avoidance of unnecessary transfusions. Blood donor screening for HTLV-I and II, was introduced in Sweden in 1994. READ MORE
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3. Epidemiology and clinical importance of GB virus C/hepatitis G virus
Abstract : GB virus C (GBV-C) or hepatitis G virus (HGV) is a recently discovered enveloped RNA virus belonging to the Flaviviridae family. GBV-C/HGV has been suggested to be a causative agent of non-A-non-E hepatitis. However, several contradictory observations cast doubts that it actually causes hepatitis. READ MORE
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4. Bloody big data : ensuring the health of blood donors and transfused patients with health registers
Abstract : Blood transfusion is widely considered a pillar of modern medicine and is one of the most common medical interventions. A transfusion intimately links two persons and their health through the altruism of blood donors. In turn, this has necessitated the development of rigorous safety measures for both donors and recipients. READ MORE