Prevalence of HBV and HCV among Blood Donors in Kosovo
Author Information
Author(s): Fejza Hajrullah, Telaku Skender
Primary Institution: Sector for Public Health, Municipality of Prishtina, Kosovo
Hypothesis
What is the prevalence of HBV and HCV among voluntary blood donors in Kosovo from 2000 to 2003?
Conclusion
The study found that the prevalence of HBV among blood donors in Kosovo is 4.2% and HCV is 0.3%, which is similar to other Southeast European countries.
Supporting Evidence
- The HBV prevalence among blood donors in Kosovo is 4.2%.
- The HCV prevalence among blood donors in Kosovo is 0.3%.
- 90.3% of the infected individuals were male.
- The highest number of infections was found in the age group 30-39 years.
Takeaway
This study looked at blood donors in Kosovo and found that a small number have hepatitis B and C, which are infections that can affect the liver.
Methodology
Data was collected from the National Center for Blood Transfusion of Kosovo and analyzed using descriptive and comparative epidemiological methods, with samples tested by ELISA.
Limitations
The study only includes data from blood donors and may not represent the general population.
Participant Demographics
The majority of infected individuals were male (90.3%), with the highest prevalence in the age group 30-39 years.
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