Infections Transmitted by Transfusion
Jul.23, 2009 in
Undesirable Effects of Blood or Blood Product Transfusion
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Bacterial infection from contaminated blood or blood products is rare as long as continuous adequate refrigeration is provided. Platelets are especially apt to develop bacterial growth when stored at room temperature. The spirochetes of syphilis usually die after refrigerated storage for 4-5 days. Malaria could be transmitted in blood from infected travelers or immigrants from […]