The Frequency of Transfusion-Transmitted Infections in Healthy Blood Donors at King Abdulaziz Hospital, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

ABSTRACT: Background and Objectives: Transfusion-transmitted infections (TTIs) impose a considerable healthcare burden globally. Despite rigorous screening protocols, these infections can still be present among apparently healthy blood donors, potentially compromising the safety of transfusion recipients. Understanding the frequency of TTIs among blood donors is crucial for ensuring a healthy blood supply and gaining insights into the epidemiology of these infections within a community. Materials and Methods: The main objective of this study is to determine the frequency of TTIs among healthy blood donors, aged 18 to 60 years, at King Abdulaziz Hospital in Makkah City, Saudi Arabia. Data was collected retrospectively at the blood bank center from 1 January 2023, to 31 December 2023.

SUBMITTER: Halawani SH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12735232 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature