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Therapeutically-rational exchange (T-REX) of Gerbich-negative red blood cells can be evaluated in Papua New Guinea as "a rescue adjunct" for patients with Plasmodium falciparum malaria.
Therapeutic apheresis and dialysis : official peer-reviewed journal of the International Society for Apheresis, the Japanese Society for Apheresis, the Japanese Society for Dialysis Therapy - 1 Apr 2021
Jajosky Ryan Philip, Jajosky Audrey N, Jajosky Philip G
Abstract excerpt
"Conventional exchange transfusion"-that delivers nondescript "standard issue" units of red blood cells (RBCs)-is used worldwide to rescue dying Plasmodium falciparum (Pf) malaria patients. Recently, exchanging special malaria-resistant RBCs (T-REX) has been recommended to prevent random delivery of malaria-susceptible RBCs that promote Pf infection. Fortunately, Papua New Guinea (PNG) is well positioned to help...
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