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Effects of transfusion on human erythrovirus B19-susceptible or -infected pediatric recipients in a genotype 3-endemic area.
Transfusion - 1 Sept 2006
Parsyan Armen, Addo-Yobo Emmanuel, Owusu-Ofori Shirley, Akpene Henrietta, Sarkodie Francis, Allain Jean-Pierre
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Human erythrovirus (parvovirus) B19 is transmitted by transfusion of blood, blood components, and plasma derivatives and is resistant to most viral inactivation methods. B19 genotype 3 is prevalent in Ghana, and no related clinical information is available. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS: This study assessed the transmission of B19 genotype 3 by transfusion and the potential effect of transfused B19...
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