Epidemiological Analysis of Parvovirus B19 Infection in Blood Donors in Quanzhou Area
Objective:To analyze the occurrence and characteristics of parvovirus B19 infection in blood donors in Quanzhou area,and provide reference for clinical blood use safety.Methods:A total of 5 026 blood samples collected from blood donors in Quanzhou Central Blood Station from October 2021 to April 2022 were selected as research data for nucleic acid testing(NAT)of parvovirus B19.Subsequently,800 blood samples were randomly selected for testing for immunoglobulin G(IgG)and immunoglobulin M(IgM)antibodies against parvovirus B19,and the occurrence and characteristics of parvovirus B19 infection in blood donors were analyzed.Results:The NAT results of parvovirus B19 in 5 026 blood samples from blood donors were all negative,with a negative rate of 100.00%;the testing results of parvovirus B19 antibodies in 800 blood samples showed that 134 of them were positive(with a positive rate of 16.75%),of which 111 were IgG positive and 28 were IgM positive(5 were both IgG and IgM positive);epidemiological analysis showed that the antibody positive rate was higher among women,the population aged over 35-45,people in mountainous areas,and farmers(P<0.05).Conclusion:No parvovirus B19 infection is detected in the blood samples from blood donors in Quanzhou area this time.However,considering that some samples are positive in antibody test,it is still necessary for the blood station to conduct regular tests to ensure the blood use safety of patients.
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