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Improved screening of donor’s blood for malaria : a Qatari experience
Joint Authors
al-Maliki, A.
Amir, A. M.
Yusuf, B.
al-Mutawwi, H.
Source
Issue
Vol. 14, Issue 2 (30 Nov. 2005), pp.23-25, 3 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2005-11-30
Country of Publication
Qatar
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Malaria is one of the most widespread infections glo¬bally and is undoubtedly responsible for the majority of all cases of transfusion-transmitted disease in the world.
Qatar is free from endemic malaria.
However; cases are seen with the large expatriate work force imported from malarious areas.
These constitute a significant percent of the blood donors' pool (34 %).
Over a 27-mo nth period, among 5845 volunteers tested for malaria, 21 were deferred (0.36 %) showing positive result when screened by the Giemsa- stained thick smear technique, with 2 undiagnosed cases that led to transfusion-transmitted malaria.
Since then and for the last 21 months, the Falciparum-Spot immunofluo¬rescence (IF) test was implemented in an attempt to en¬sure accurate screening.
Among 6367 donors tested, 274 (4.3 %) were deferred.
Careful questioning about donor travel history, expansion of deferral policy and the use of a more sensitive screening test have all resulted in increas¬ing layers of safety where no transfusion-transmitted ma¬laria was reported in the last 21 months.
These measures were necessary to regain the trust of the public in the safety and stewardship of the blood supply.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Amir, A. M.& al-Maliki, A.& Yusuf, B.& al-Mutawwi, H.. 2005. Improved screening of donor’s blood for malaria : a Qatari experience. Qatar Medical Journal،Vol. 14, no. 2, pp.23-25.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-539336
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Amir, A. M.…[et al.]. Improved screening of donor’s blood for malaria : a Qatari experience. Qatar Medical Journal Vol. 14, no. 2 (Nov. 2005), pp.23-25.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Amir, A. M.& al-Maliki, A.& Yusuf, B.& al-Mutawwi, H.. Improved screening of donor’s blood for malaria : a Qatari experience. Qatar Medical Journal. 2005. Vol. 14, no. 2, pp.23-25.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-539336
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 25
Record ID
BIM-539336