Incidence of Hepatitis, Syphilis and Human Immune Deficiency (Virus Among Blood Donors in Khartoum State(Bashaer hospital

Abstract

This study was done during the period from October 2009 to m2010, march in Khartoum state (bashaer hospital). It was conducted to determine the incidence of: Hepatitis( B & C) viruses, which can transmit through the blood to infect the liver leading to liver dysfunction. Human immune deficiency virus that can transmit through the blood to infect the immune system leading to failure of the immune system. Syphilis also can transmit through the blood leading to lesions & secretion in reproductive system (vaginal & urethra). Hundred donors were selected according to certain criteria and Interviewed using questionnaire form. Venous blood samples were collected from them and analyzed in central blood bank of Khartoum using ELISA technique. Statistical package of social science (SPSS) computer program was used for data entry and analysis. The result obtained showed that: The percentage of hepatitis B virus was 14%. The percentage of hepatitis C virus was 1%. The percentage of syphilis was 2%. The lowest frequency was show in HIV (0%).