Mitigating the risk of transfusion‐transmitted infections with vector‐borne agents solely by means of pathogen reduction
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DOI: 10.1111/trf.16950
Abstract: This study evaluated whether pathogen reduction technology (PRT) in plasma and platelets using amotosalen/ultraviolet A light (A/UVA) or in red blood cells using amustaline/glutathione (S‐303/GSH) may be used as the sole mitigation strategy preventing transfusion‐transmitted… read more here.
Keywords: transfusion transmitted; risk transfusion; pathogen reduction; mitigating risk ... See more keywords
Is sexual risk behaviour associated with an increased risk of transfusion‐transmissible infections in blood donors from Western and Pacific countries? A systematic review and meta‐analysis
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DOI: 10.1111/vox.12874
Abstract: The donor medical questionnaire is designed to aid blood establishments in supporting a safe blood supply. According to blood donor deferral policies, sexual risk behaviour (SRB) leads to a (temporary) deferral from blood donation. This… read more here.
Keywords: risk; systematic review; risk behaviour; blood ... See more keywords