| Title | Risk factors for infectious disease in corneal transplant screening |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2006 |
| Authors | Sanchez P, Heck E, Rivera C, Sanchez A, Cavanagh HD |
| Journal | Eye & contact lens |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pagination | 124 - 7 |
| Date Published | May |
| Type of Article | Comparative Study |
| ISSN | 1542-2321 (Print) 1542-2321 (Linking) |
| Accession Number | 16702865 |
| Keywords | Communicable Diseases / *diagnosis / *epidemiology, Corneal Transplantation / *adverse effects, Female, Humans, Incidence, Male, Middle Aged, Questionnaires, Retrospective Studies, Risk Factors, Tissue Donors |
| Abstract | PURPOSE: To identify potential medical and behavioral risk factors associated with infectious disease seropositivity in potential corneal donors using an extensive questionnaire completed by the next of kin. METHODS: Retrospective review of medical history and behavioral risk assessment questionnaire and microbiology data for potential corneal donors seropositive for hepatitis B, hepatitis C, human immunodeficiency virus, human T-cell leukemia virus and syphilis as compared to controls. RESULTS: Tobacco use, cigarette smoking, chest pain and heart disease are each associated with corneal donor seropositivity (P |
| DOI | 10.1097/01.icl.0000178800.40166.25 |
| Alternate Journal | Eye Contact Lens |
| Notify Library Reference ID | 1354 |
