Publications by authors named "Mabel Ortiz de Salazar"
Article Synopsis
- Blood transfusion centers need to be aware of the rising risk of arboviral diseases, like Chikungunya, Dengue, and Zika, that can be transmitted through blood donations.
- A systematic review and meta-analysis identified various prevalence rates of these viruses in blood donors across different regions and testing methods, revealing notable rates, such as 5.5% for Dengue in Saudi Arabia and 1.9% for Chikungunya in Puerto Rico.
- The findings emphasize a significant issue for blood safety, highlighting more than 5% viraemic donors for Dengue, over 1% for Chikungunya, and 2% for Zika during outbreaks, thus urging health institutions to enhance screening
