Transfusion-associated paediatric AIDS
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Dear AFRO-NETS members,
I am writing to find out research groups or individuals working in Af-
rica, who have an interest in transfusion-associated paediatric
HIV/AIDS. It has become clear in recent years that the prevalence of
severe paediatric anaemia requiring blood transfusion, particularly in
malaria-endemic regions has markedly increased. At the same time, the
prevalence of HIV among blood donors is also on the increase, to the
extent that safe blood has become a scarce and rare commodity. I have
an interest in rational management of paediatric anaemia that maximises
the therapeutic benefit and markedly reduces the mortality and compli-
cations risk associated with both therapy and the disease.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Charles O. Obonyo
CVBCR/KEMRI
P.O. BOX 1578
Kisumu, Kenya
mailto:kisian@kenya.cdc.gov
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