Transmission of West Nile Virus through Blood Transfusion in the United States in 2002

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Authors

Lisa N. Pealer · Epidemic Intelligence Service

Anthony A. Marfin · National Center for Infectious Diseases

Lyle R. Petersen · National Center for Infectious Diseases

Robert S. Lanciotti · National Center for Infectious Diseases

Peter L. Page · American Red Cross

Susan L. Stramer · American Red Cross

Mary Grace Stobierski

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.

Topics & Keywords

Mosquito-borne diseases and control Viral Infections and Vectors Malaria Research and Control

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 349, Issue 13, pp. 1236-1245

DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa030969

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