The South African National Blood Service has revealed that blood transfusions are now safe from HIV infections ever since they began adopting specialized tests two years ago.
The introduction of nucleic acid amplification testing (NAT) in October 2005 has seen total safety in blood transfusions, according to SANBS medical director Dr Sam Gulube.
About Aids
AIDS or HIV is an epidemic disease, a potentially deadly infection that can be prevented with precautions. AIDS/HIV symptoms manifest long after the actual infection occurs.
AIDS or HIV is an epidemic disease, a potentially deadly infection that can be prevented with precautions. AIDS/HIV symptoms manifest long after the actual infection occurs.
Gulube also said that 2 percent of donated blood was discarded each year, but added most people wanted to do blood donation as they wanted to help somebody.
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How to use a condom
This Interactive provides step by step visual aid showing how to correctly use condoms which can prevent transmission of HIV, other sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy
This Interactive provides step by step visual aid showing how to correctly use condoms which can prevent transmission of HIV, other sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy
Australia Contributes Additional Funds for HIV Prevention in North-East
Australian High Commissioner to India, John McCarthy, has announced additional funding for HIV/AIDS and drugs prevention in North-Eastern states.
Australian High Commissioner to India, John McCarthy, has announced additional funding for HIV/AIDS and drugs prevention in North-Eastern states.
