Publications by authors named "S Stramer"
Background: The Assessing Donor Variability and New Concepts in Eligibility (ADVANCE) study was a multicenter cross-organizational collaboration to collect data to inform possible changes in blood donor selection criteria for men who have sex with men. Multiple recruitment approaches were used, and these may be applicable to current efforts in LGBTQ+ community engagement to recruit new blood donors.
Methods: Fieldwork for ADVANCE was a partnership between blood collection organizations (BCOs) and LGBTQ+ community organizations.
Chagas disease (Trypanosoma cruzi infection) affects ~ 290,000 USA residents and is included in routine blood donation screening panels. Donors are notified of positive T. cruzi-screening results, deferred from donation, and given limited information for next steps.
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- The WHO African Region is significantly impacted by malaria, contributing to 94% of global cases, prompting research on detecting Plasmodium RNA in blood donors from Cameroon, Madagascar, and Mali.
- Testing involved analyzing whole blood samples using a specialized assay to identify reactive results, with findings revealing varying rates of Plasmodium repeat reactivity across the countries.
- The study concluded that detecting Plasmodium RNA and related antibodies can enhance safety measures in blood donations and help tackle malaria risks effectively.