| Literature DB >> 9522849 |
Abstract
About 28,000 units of blood are collected per annum. This is adequate for present needs. 11 donors have been found positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) since testing started in 1987, 8 of these in the last year and a half. No case of transmission of HIV by transfusion in Papua New Guinea has been established. Although the prevalence varies in different areas, on average 15% of donors are positive for hepatitis B. The impact of these figures, future requirements for quantity of blood and the need for additional testing of donations for hepatitis C (HCV) and cytomegalovirus (CMV) will require clear evaluation of the choices and firm decisions.Entities:
Keywords: Blood Donors; Blood Supply; Blood Transfusion; Developing Countries; Diseases; Equipment And Supplies; Hepatitis--prevention and control; Hiv Infections--prevention and control; Melanesia; Nongovernmental Organizations; Oceania; Organization And Administration; Organizations; Papua New Guinea; Program Activities; Programs; Treatment; Viral Diseases
Mesh：
Substances：
Year: 1996 PMID： 9522849
Source DB: PubMed Journal: P N G Med J ISSN： 0031-1480