Prevalence of Trypanosoma Cruzi Infection in Blood Donors.
Alanna Carla da Costa BelminoEduardo Arrais RochaJosé Damião da Silva FilhoArduina Sofia Ortet de Barros Vasconcelos FidalgoFrancisca Mylena Melgaço NunesCarlos Eduardo Menezes VianaVânia Barreto Aguiar F GomesMaria de Fátima OliveiraPublished in: Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia (2021)
No significant reduction of positive / inconclusive serology was observed in the period between 2010 and 2015, but a reduction was observed when compared to 1996/1997 in the state. The determination of the prevalence of CD in blood banks may be relevant as an indicator of the risk of CD transmission through blood transfusions in a given region. New serological tests for triage with better accuracy in screening are needed, in an attempt to reduce the unnecessary disposal of blood bags, reduce costs for the Brazilian Unified Health System, and diminish insecurity for the patient and family members. (Arq Bras Cardiol. 2020; 115(6):1082-1091).