Seroprevalence and trend of human immunodeficiency virus among blood donors in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Henok Mulugeta TeshomeGetenet DessieFasil WagnewDube JaraCheru Tesema LeshargieAyenew Negesse

Published in: BMC infectious diseases (2019)

The overall seroprevalence of human immunodeficiency virus among blood donors in Ethiopia was high. Routine screening of donor blood for transfusion-transmissible infections is essential for ensuring the safety of blood transfusion.

Keyphrases

human immunodeficiency virus
hepatitis c virus
antiretroviral therapy
hiv infected
hiv aids
cardiac surgery
clinical practice
hiv positive
sickle cell disease
acute kidney injury
hiv testing