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Seroprevalence of Trypanosoma cruzi in Blood Donors at the National Blood Transfusion Services―Guyana

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10.7727/wimj.2009.110
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559–63
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The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of Trypanosoma cruzi (T cruzi) in the blood donor population of the Guyana National Blood Transfusion Services. The study indicates that 1 in 286 donations or 0.35% tested positive for T cruzi antibodies in the national blood supply and it is recommended that continued blood screening be required to prevent further transmission.

Introduction: Blood transfusion is an important transmission route of Trypanosoma cruzi (T cruzi), a major parasitic infection in Central and South America. The limited treatment options are most effective in acute Chagas’ infection. At present, there is no current data on the prevalence of T cruzi in the blood donor population of Guyana. This information is necessary to protect the supply of the blood donation programme.

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e-Published: 24 Jan, 2013
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