Correlation of ABO/Rh Blood Types with Transfusion-Related Infections in Turkish Blood Donors: An In-Depth Demographic Study (2015–2021) - Takeaways - MDSpire

Correlation of ABO/Rh Blood Types with Transfusion-Related Infections in Turkish Blood Donors: An In-Depth Demographic Study (2015–2021)

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  • Aziz Karaca

  • Özgür Rüştü Güner

  • Mustafa Nuri Günçıkan

  • Mustafa Yılmaz

  • Gizem Gökçe Karadağ

  • Nazlı Nadire Sözmen

  • Levent Sağdur

  • Kerem Kınık

  • Fatma Meriç Yılmaz

  • February 13, 2026

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    The study analyzed TTI prevalence trends among Turkish blood donors from 2015 to 2021, focusing on demographic risk factors.

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    A total of 56,766 blood donors with TTIs were included, compared to 7,229,867 volunteer donors for control.

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    Multivariable logistic regression was used to assess the independent association between ABO/Rh blood groups and TTI risks.

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    The study aimed to clarify inconsistent findings regarding the relationship between blood types and TTIs in Türkiye.

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    Ethical approval was obtained, and all methods adhered to relevant guidelines, ensuring robust data collection and analysis.

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Correlation of ABO/Rh Blood Types with Transfusion-Related Infections in Turkish Blood Donors: An In-Depth Demographic Study (2015–2021)

  • by Aziz Karaca, Özgür Rüştü Güner, Mustafa Nuri Günçıkan, Mustafa Yılmaz, Gizem Gökçe Karadağ, Nazlı Nadire Sözmen, Levent Sağdur, Kerem Kınık, Fatma Meriç Yılmaz

  • February 13, 2026

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