Evolution of the residual risk of HBV, HCV and HIV transmission through blood transfusion in the Region of Valencia, Spain, during a 15-year period (2003-2017).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Towards the end of the 20^th century, transfusion-transmitted viral infections (TTVI) represented a huge problem for public health. From the beginning of the screening of blood donations, this risk has decreased to the point that it is no longer possible to measure it directly and it is necessary to use mathematical models. Using one of these models, the aim of this study was to analyse the evolution of the residual risk of hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission through blood transfusion from 2003 to 2017 in the Region of Valencia, Spain.

Materials and methods

Using data from the Blood Transfusion Centre of the Valencian Community, the incidence rate in donors and the residual risk were calcu

SUBMITTER: Lopez-Menchero C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6917534 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature