August 16, 2025Scientific ReportsOpen Access

Prevalence and trends of transfusion transmitted infections among blood donors in a tertiary care hospital of Assam

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Retrospective analysis reveals a 3.1% TTI prevalence in blood donors, indicating significant public health concerns in Assam.

The study found an overall TTI prevalence of 3.1%, with HCV as the most common infection at 1.14%.
A notable upward trend in TTIs was observed, emphasizing the need for improved screening and awareness campaigns.
Retrospective observational analysis conducted over 8.5 years in a tertiary care hospital assessed donor records for TTIs.
The findings suggest a significant link between ABO antigen absence and increased TTI risk, highlighting public health implications.

Das et al. (2025) studied this question.

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