Sero-Prevalence of HBs Ag, HCV and HIV among Blood Donors in Three Blood Bank Centers in Sana'a city: Yemen

Objective: To determine the current prevalence of HBs Ag, Anti-HCV Ab and anti-HIV Ab among blood donors.Methods: This descriptive study was conducted in three blood banks centers in Sana'a city.During the study period from January to November 2016, 11374 blood donor specimens were subjected for detection anti-HBs Ag, anti-HCV and anti-HIV, by using Cobas e 411analyzer.Results: The overall prevalence of HBs Ag, HCV and HIV among blood donors was (1.9%), (1.0%) and (0.3%) respectively.Out of 11374 blood donors screened, 11249 (98.9%) were males and 125 (1.1%) were females with mean of age 30 years.While, (1.6%), (0.9) and (0.0%) of females were seropositve for HBs Ag, HCV and HIV respectively.High prevalence rate of HBs Ag and HCV found among the age group more than 55(5.7%,2.0%) and 26-35 years old (1.9%, 1.1%) respectively.Conclusion: This study revealed less prevalence rate of HBs Ag, HCV and HIV among blood donors.