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

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

SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES, vol.35, no.3, pp.210, 2003 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 35 Issue: 3
• Publication Date: 2003
• Doi Number: 10.1080/0036554021000027012
• Journal Name: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
• Page Numbers: pp.210
• Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

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.