Transfusion-transmitted infections are the most encountered complications in transfusion practice. HBV, HCV
were routinely screened in blood banks. These tests are obligatory for transfusion safety and besides gives a rough
idea about the seropositivity rates of region.ın this study HbsAg and AntiHCV seropositivity rates of 6680 blood
donors investigated retrospectively in Erzurum Red-Crescent Blood Bank between January 1990 to June 2000.The
carriage rates for HbsAg and Anti HCV were found 1.8 % and o.2 % .
Key Words: Blood Donors, HBV,HCV, Seropositivity.
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