Abstract
Prevalence of human immunodeficiency (HIV), hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV) virus and syphilis in the population of blood donors in Georgia has been investigated. Out of 4970 donors 7.3% had anti-HCV (6.9% confirmed), HbsAg was positive in 4.1% (3.4% confirmed), Seroprevalence of Syphilis was 2.3%. Three individuals had HIV. Prevalence of HCV and HBV in Georgia is higher than national prevalence estimates of viral hepatitis in neighboring countries.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Antibodies, Bacterial / blood
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Blood Donors / statistics & numerical data*
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Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
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Female
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Georgia (Republic) / epidemiology
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HIV Antibodies / blood
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HIV Infections / epidemiology*
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Hepatitis B / epidemiology*
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Hepatitis B Antibodies / blood
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Hepatitis C / epidemiology*
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Hepatitis C Antibodies / blood
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Seroepidemiologic Studies
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Syphilis / epidemiology*
Substances
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Antibodies, Bacterial
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HIV Antibodies
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Hepatitis B Antibodies
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Hepatitis C Antibodies