Prevalence of Transmissible Infectious Diseases among Healthy Blood Donors in Faisalabad, Pakistan: Transmissible Infectious Diseases among Healthy Blood Donors

Syed  Kashif Raza; Hassan  Bajwa; Hina  Javaid; Rafia  Anwar; Muhammad  Hashim; Kamran  Saleem

doi:10.54393/pjhs.v4i03.544

Authors

Syed Kashif Raza Faculty of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences (FRAHS), Riphah International University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Hassan Bajwa College of Allied Health Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Hina Javaid College of Allied Health Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Rafia Anwar College of Allied Health Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Muhammad Hashim Faculty of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences (FRAHS), Riphah International University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
Kamran Saleem Faculty of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences (FRAHS), Riphah International University, Faisalabad, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v4i03.544

Keywords:

TTIs, HCV, HBV, HIV, Syphilis, Malaria, Pakistan

Abstract

Blood transfusions are necessary due to the increased incidence of blood diseases and an increase in automobile accidents. In healthcare systems with limited resources, the provision of safe blood products is hampered by transfusion-transmitted diseases (TTIs), such as the hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), syphilis, and malaria. Objective: To determine how common TTIs are among blood donors in Faisalabad. Methods: Immuno-chromatographic technique (ICT) kits and thick film (malaria) screening were used to test donors for HBV, HCV, HIV, syphilis, and malaria. Results: Among 1500 donors, prevalence of HCV was highest (n=106), followed by HBV (n=42), syphilis (n=11), and malaria (n=3). One positive case was reported as HIV. Between the ages of 21 and 40, donors who tested positive were more prevalent. Conclusions: By more carefully evaluating and screening each donor before selecting them for blood donation, safe blood transfusions can both increase recipient safety and reduce the spread of TTIs.

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