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Parvovirus B19 infection transmitted by transfusion of red blood cells confirmed by molecular analysis of linked donor and recipient samples
12 Feb 2010
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Extremely high viremic levels of parvovirus B19 (B19V) can be found in acutely infected, but asymptomatic donors. However, reports of transmission by single-donor blood components are rare. In this prospective study, paired donor-recipient samples were used to investigate the transfusion risk. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS: Posttransfusion plasma or blood samples from recipients were tested for B19V DNA by...
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