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Experience with a transfusion recipient education program about hepatitis C.

T F Zuck1, G A Rose, U J Dumaswala

  • 1Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Ohio.

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|October 1, 1990
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Public education encouraged testing for hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibodies in transfusion recipients. This practical approach identified 7.4% of recipients as positive, highlighting the need for widespread HCV testing programs.

Area of Science:

  • Hepatology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Hepatitis C virus (HCV) screening for blood donations began in 1990.
  • Public education programs can encourage at-risk populations to seek testing.
  • Transfusion recipients are a key group for HCV screening.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility of a public education program for HCV antibody testing among transfusion recipients.
  • To determine the prevalence of anti-HCV among transfusion recipients following the introduction of HCV testing kits.
  • To evaluate the impact of surrogate testing on HCV prevalence in transfusion recipients.

Main Methods:

  • A public education campaign encouraged transfusion recipients to be tested for anti-HCV.
  • 1034 samples were tested using enzyme-linked immunoassay (EIA) and confirmed with recombinant immunoblot assay (RIBA).

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  • HCV prevalence was compared between recipients transfused before and after the implementation of surrogate testing (ALT and anti-HBc).

    • Main Results:

    • 7.4% of 1034 transfusion recipients were repeatedly reactive for anti-HCV by EIA, with 84.2% confirmed by RIBA.
    • HCV prevalence was 8.6% in recipients transfused before 1986 (pre-surrogate testing) and 4.8% after, a 44% reduction.
    • Among recipients reactive by RIBA, 19.3% had elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels.

    Conclusions:

    • A public education program is a practical method for identifying transfusion recipients needing HCV testing.
    • Widespread implementation of such educational initiatives should be considered to improve HCV detection.
    • The study demonstrates the effectiveness of public outreach in managing transfusion-transmitted infections.