Potential risk of induced malaria by blood transfusion in South-eastern Nigeria
Abstract
Induced malaria by blood transfusion is a potential health hazard but is often neglected in many malaria endemic areas. Standard parasitological technique was used to determine the prevalence of malaria among blood donors in the South-eastern Nigeria. Of the total 325 blood donors (310 males and 15 females) screened, 133 (40.9%, CI 95%: 35.6-46.2%) were infected with malaria parasite, 78 (58.6%) had 1-10 parasites per 100 thick film fields ('+'...
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Title
Potential risk of induced malaria by blood transfusion in South-eastern Nigeria
Published Date
Dec 1, 2020
Journal
Volume
9
Issue
1
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