Bacterial persistence on blood donors' arms after phlebotomy site preparation: analysis of risk factors

Cid, J.; Ortín, X.; Ardanuy, C.; Contreras, E.; Elies, E.; Martín-Vega, C.

Haematologica 88(7): 839-840

2003


ISSN/ISBN: 0390-6078
PMID: 12858869
Document Number: 552588
We assessed determinants associated with the persistence of bacteria on the arms of blood donors prepared for phlebotomy. Bacterial persistence occurred in 42 (35%) cases. Significant determinants were a high number of previous donations (p=0.045), male sex (p=0.037), outdoor work (p=0.008) and collection during the summer (p=0.035).

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