Immunohematological Outcome Among Adult HIV Patients Taking Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy for at Least Six Months in Yabelo Hospital, Borana, Ethiopia.

Background: Immunohematological abnormalities among human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients are common abnormalities associated with severe depletion of the immune system, covering a stage of acute syndrome to an advanced disease. The greatest impact was observed in the low- and middle-income countries. However, in Ethiopia, little attention has been paid, and only limited published information exists regarding immunohematological abnormalities among individuals receiving highly active antiretroviral treatment.

Prevalence of ABO and Rh Blood Group Among Volunteer Blood Donors at the Blood and Tissue Bank Service in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Background: The discovery of the ABO blood group system and testing of blood donors highly reduced the fatalities associated with blood transfusion reactions and improved the safety of blood transfusion. Blood group antigens are found on the surface of red blood cells that are inherited biological characteristics that do not change throughout life in healthy individuals.

Objective: To determine the prevalence ABO and Rh blood groups Among Volunteer Blood Donors at Ethiopian blood and tissue bank service (EBTBS), Addis Ababa.

Hematological reference intervals for adult population of Dire Dawa town, East Ethiopia.

Background: Reference interval (RI) for hematological parameters is used to interpret laboratory test results in the diagnosis, management and monitoring of hematologic disorders. Several factors including sex, age, dietary patterns, pregnancy status, ethnicity and geographic location affect hematological RIs. However, manufacturers derived reference value is currently in use in most developing countries including Ethiopia.