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The aim is to assess differences in malaria risk among blood donors based on their donation purpose and demographics.

March 25, 2026Hematology1 citationsOpen Access

Transfusion-transmitted infections among blood donors in Saudi Arabia: demographic and malaria risk differences by donation purpose

AAAbdulrahman AlshalaniKing Saud University LALama AlzamilKing Saud University AAAbdulrahman AlrezaihiKing Saud University

Key Points

The aim is to assess differences in malaria risk among blood donors based on their donation purpose and demographics.
Comparison of TTI rates across donor types
Analysis of malaria risk among family replacement donors
Focus on non-Saudi vs. Saudi donor demographics
No significant differences in major viral TTI rates between donor types
Higher malaria risk observed in family replacement donors
Non-Saudi donors faced significantly increased malaria risk

Abstract

While rates of major viral TTIs were comparable between donor types, malaria risk was significantly higher among family replacement donors, especially among non-Saudi donors. These findings highlight the importance of continued malaria screening and donor selection strategies to maintain safe blood transfusion practices in Saudi Arabia.

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