Dissecting the decline of hepatitis C in first ‐time donors in England and Wales

ConclusionThe decline in number and rate of confirmed HCV‐positive first‐time donors is mainly due to a decrease in first‐time donors born before 1970, with the highest rate of HCV. However, the decline has slowed and the profile of HCV‐positive first‐time donors is changing. A better understanding of behaviour and sources of HCV in younger and ethnic minority donors are needed.

Source: Vox Sanguinis - February 14, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: C. A. Reynolds, K. L. Davison, N. Andrews, P. Patel, A. Kitchen, S. R. Brailsford Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research