Transfusion transmitted hepatitis: where do we stand now? A one center study in upper egypt.

Background: Despite progress made in the prevention of transfusion-transmitted infections (TTI) over the last few years, they continue to be a problem in many parts of the world, particularly in multitransfused patients.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and to evaluate the screening and vaccination program among our cohort of multitransfused children from Qena, Upper Egypt.

Patients And Methods: One-hundred children suffering from diseases requiring repeated blood transfusions were included in the study.