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The Prevalence Of Hiv Infection Among Blood Donors And Patients Undergoing Surgical Procedures In Alhussien University Hospital, Amgad Ali Alzahaby, Ahmed Mohamed Ghazy, Osama Mostafa Abdelrazik, Gamal Mahmoud Salem Jan 2023

The Prevalence Of Hiv Infection Among Blood Donors And Patients Undergoing Surgical Procedures In Alhussien University Hospital, Amgad Ali Alzahaby, Ahmed Mohamed Ghazy, Osama Mostafa Abdelrazik, Gamal Mahmoud Salem

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: HIV is a blood-borne virus that is primarily spread through sexual contact, sharing intravenous drug syringes, and mother-to-child transmission (MTCT). HIV-1 or HIV-2 infections are the primary causes of HIV illness. Aim: To determine the prevalence of HIV among blood donors and Patients undergoing surgical procedures in Alhussien university hospital, identify the risk factors and predict the route of transmission. Subject and Methods: This is retrospective, record-based study, which done during the period from June 2021 to June 2022. all people undergoing surgical procedures and all people submitted for blood donation at Alhussien university hospital were included , HIV …


Management Of Varicose Veins Complicated With Chronic Venous Leg Ulcer: A Comparative Study, Ahmed Mousa Hafez, Sherif Alaa Eldin Sharaby, Ahmed Elsayed Mohamed Abdallah Jan 2023

Management Of Varicose Veins Complicated With Chronic Venous Leg Ulcer: A Comparative Study, Ahmed Mousa Hafez, Sherif Alaa Eldin Sharaby, Ahmed Elsayed Mohamed Abdallah

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: Varicose veins are twisted, swollen veins that typically affect the blood vessels in the lower extremities. Obesity and prolonged standing are the main causes of varicose vein disease. Inelastic bandages used in compression therapy are very successful to help venous leg ulcer healing. Stripping, which includes physically removing the vein, foam sclerotherapy, and thermal ablation with laser or radiofrequency are the most widely used methods for treating inefficient saphenous veins. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA), Sclerotherapy and phlebectomy are frequently combined with other operations and used to treat isolated tributary or perforator incompetence and recurrent varicose veins. Aim: To identifying the …