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Transmission of West Nile Virus Through Blood Transfusion in the United States in 2002
NEJM 349:1236-1245, Pealer,L.N.,et al, 2003
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Article Abstract
Transfused red cells, platelets, and fresh-frozen plasma can transmit West Nile virus. Screening of potential donors with the use of nucleic acid-based assays for West Nile virus may reduce this risk.
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