Transmission of human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis B virus by blood brotherhood rituals

Leblebicioglu H., Turan D., Sunbul M., Esen Ş., Eroglu C.

Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases, cilt.35, sa.3, ss.210, 2003 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 35 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2003
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1080/0036554021000027012
  • Dergi Adı: Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.210
  • İstanbul Yeni Yüzyıl Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Blood brother/sisterhood is a ritual that involves the exchange of a small amount of venous blood via the binding of excisions. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV) could be transmitted by this ritual. Two cases infected with HIV and HBV by a blood brotherhood ritual are reported.