Transfusion reaction associated with duration of storage
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Storage duration of platelets is apparently related to incidence of febrile nonhemolytic transfusion reactions. A study performed by Clarence B. Sarkodee-Adoo and colleagues at the University of Maryland School of Medicine showed that platelet transfusions may not be negatively affected by transfusion reactions, with cancer or leukemia patients occasionally experiencing serious transfusion reactions. As storage of platelets is longer, the incidence and severity of transfusion-associated infections caused by contaminated platelet concentrates become higher.
Publication Name: World Disease Weekly Plus
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Year: 1998
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Superinfection with second virus strain is reported in humans
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A study conducted by researchers at the University of Washington in Seattle found six cases where both herpes simplex virus (HSV) types 1 and 2 were recovered from genital lesions of patients. The finding caused concern over the infective ability of the virus. It also highlighted the importance of serotyping for genital HSV cases. The researchers recommended the search for populations who may be at high risk of developing HSV superinfections.
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Year: 1998
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