Transfusions

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Which of the following is NOT a virus transmissible by blood transfusion?

Hepatitis A Virus

Hepatitis E Virus

Chagas (correct)

West Nile Virus

Cytomegalovirus

What is the main focus of every national blood programme in relation to donated blood?

Screening the blood for viruses and bacteria (correct)

Ensuring the blood is tested for prion diseases

Identifying the blood type of each donation

Checking for allergic reactions to the transfused blood

Which virus is responsible for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)?

Hepatitis B Virus

Hepatitis A Virus

Hepatitis C Virus

Human TLymphotropic Virus type I (correct)

What type of virus is Cytomegalovirus (CMV)?

Herpesvirus Signup and view all the answers

What is the window period of HIV infection?

3 weeks to 6 months Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of HIV cases in Japan are attributed to men who have sex with men (MSM)?

36.3% Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of NAT testing in blood transfusion?

Detecting viral genetic materials quickly after infection Signup and view all the answers

Which virus has its window period in blood reduced from 65 days to 3 days by NAT testing?

HCV Signup and view all the answers

Which bodily fluid has a relatively high concentration of HIV?

Blood Signup and view all the answers

What is the temporary deferral period for blood donors from areas affected by infectious diseases?

1 month for asymptomatic donors and 6 months for symptomatic donors Signup and view all the answers

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Which of the following is NOT a virus transmissible by blood transfusion?

What is the main focus of every national blood programme in relation to donated blood?

Which virus is responsible for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)?

What type of virus is Cytomegalovirus (CMV)?

What is the window period of HIV infection?

What percentage of HIV cases in Japan are attributed to men who have sex with men (MSM)?

What is the role of NAT testing in blood transfusion?

Which virus has its window period in blood reduced from 65 days to 3 days by NAT testing?

Which bodily fluid has a relatively high concentration of HIV?

What is the temporary deferral period for blood donors from areas affected by infectious diseases?

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