Disease Education
Learn more about diseases that can be transmitted through blood transfusions.
HIV-1 (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), the most advance stage of HIV infection. AIDS attacks and destroys the immune system, leaving the infected person vulnerable to illnesses that can lead to death.
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HBV (Hepatitis B)
Hepatitis B is a leading cause of liver infection worldwide. The Hepatitis B virus (HBV) attacks the liver, causing lifelong infection, cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver, liver cancer, liver failure and death.
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HCV (Hepatitis C)
Hepatitis C is a viral infection of the liver. The hepatitis C virus (HCV) attacks the liver, causing lifelong infection, cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver and liver cancer.
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WNV (West Nile Virus)
West Nile virus (WNV) is carried by mosquitoes and transmitted via a bite from an infected mosquito. It can infect humans, birds, mosquitoes, horses and some other mammals.
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Links
Detailed information about the blood screening industry can be accessed from the following active websites.
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