The natural history of transmission transfusion virus (TTV) infection has not been precisely delineated. Previously published data show that TTV infection may be acquired early in life, particularly in countries with high prevalence rates in the general population.' It was shown that TTV infection is present worldwide among blood donors, ranging from 1% in Taiwan, to 62% in Brazil.' In Egypt, the reported incidence is 29%.2
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