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The prevalence of hepatitis B virus, human T‐lymphotropic virus and human immunodeficiency virus in patients receiving blood transfusions in South Africa

Reynier J. Willemse
Nareg H. Roubinian
Christa Grobler
Charl Colemen
Solly Machaba
Edward L. Murphy
Marion Vermeulen

2024Open accessUniversity of the Free State

Abstract

Patients receiving blood transfusions in South Africa have high rates of HIV and HBV infection that should be taken into consideration when determining donor screening strategies for other viral infections. Measurable prevalence of HTLV indicates endemicity of this infection in South Africa.

Research topics

T-cell and Retrovirus Studies
Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
Hepatitis B Virus Studies

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being

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DOI: 10.1111/vox.13735

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