Title of article :
A Case of Hepatitis B Infection; Is It Transmitted via Blood Components?
Author/Authors :
Amini Kafiabad ، Sedigheh Blood Transfusion Research Center - High Institute for Research and Education in Transfusion Medicine , Javadzadeh Shahshahani ، Hayedeh Blood Transfusion Research Center - High Institute for Research and Education in Transfusion Medicine , Vaziri ، Mahtab Blood Transfusion Research Center - High Institute for Research and Education in Transfusion Medicine
Abstract :
Introduction: Hepatitis B infection remains a major health problem worldwide and is an important cause of morbidity and mortality. Since it is transmitted parenterally, investigation of new cases of Hepatitis B infections for potential routes of transmission plays a crucial role in controlling hepatitis B infection in the community. Case Presentation: In this study, we reported a new case of hepatitis B infection. Although the case had been exposed to different routes of transmission, only transmission via blood transfusion was evaluated. Conclusions: To improve infection control in the community, strategies should be performed to investigate more frequent routes of transmission and not only transfusion.
Keywords :
Hepatitis B , Transmission , Blood Transfusion , Health , Care
Journal title :
Archives of Clinical Infectious Diseases
