Publications by authors named "Josiane Relave"
Article Synopsis
- Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is the most common viral infection found in blood donors in France, with a significant majority (98%) of HBV-positive cases from first-time donors between 2000 and 2020.
- Over two decades, there was a notable decrease in both HBV prevalence (2.8-fold) and the risk of transfusion-transmitted HBV infections (13-fold), primarily attributed to the screening processes and the origins of donors.
- The main risk factor for HBV infection was donors from endemic countries (66.5%), with genotype D being the most prevalent among positive cases, while a robust screening strategy ensures high levels of blood safety.
