Distribution and trends of HIV infection in blood donors of four metropolitan cities.
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1992-07-01
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Screening for HIV infection has been made mandatory for every unit of blood collected for transfusion in major cities of the country, having facilities for such screening. Results of HIV screening among blood donors received from the 4 Metropolitan cities of Delhi, Bombay, Calcutta and Madras have been analysed year wise from 1989 to 1991 to determine the magnitude and trends of HIV infection in different categories of blood donors and the seropositivity rates seems to be increasing over time. Universal coverage of HIV screening for donated blood has not been fully achieved and the justification and urgency for achieving complete coverage is highlighted.
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Makro RN, Salil P, Bhushan B, Lal S. Distribution and trends of HIV infection in blood donors of four metropolitan cities. Indian Journal of Public Health. 1992 Jul-Sep; 36(3): 101-4