The Lack of Syphilis Screening Practices for Blood Donations in Ghana Put Patients at Risk
Millions of people every year are exposed to potentially life-threatening risks from blood donations. While blood transfusions are meant to save a life, when an individual receives unsafe blood, it can have some serious consequences. Syphilis can be transferred from blood-to-blood donations since it is a blood-borne infection. If left untreated, this infection can damage …