Journal of clinical virology : the official publication of the Pan American Society for Clinical Virology
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Comparative Study
Safety of blood supply in the Caribbean countries: role of screening blood donors for markers of hepatitis B and C viruses.
Blood transfusions carry risks of untoward reactions, including the transmission of infections, such as hepatitis B and C. Proper blood donor recruitment and selection, and adequate laboratory screening for infectious markers diminish the risk of transfusion-transmitted infections. ⋯ Blood donor recruitment and coverage of screening for transfusion-transmitted infections, especially HCV, must be improved in the Caribbean countries.