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Leukoreduction as a control measure in transfusion transmission of visceral leishmaniasis

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Asymptomatic visceral leishmaniasis (VL) infection is a risk for transfusion safety. Leukoreduction has been an alternative for the prevention of some blood‐borne diseases, including VL. This study aimed to evaluate… Click to show full abstract

Asymptomatic visceral leishmaniasis (VL) infection is a risk for transfusion safety. Leukoreduction has been an alternative for the prevention of some blood‐borne diseases, including VL. This study aimed to evaluate the role of leukoreduction of cellular blood components as a control measure for transfusional VL transmission.

Keywords: transfusion; visceral leishmaniasis; control measure; leukoreduction

Journal Title: Transfusion
Year Published: 2023

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