Long-Term Mortality after Transfusion-Associated Non-A, Non-B Hepatitis

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Authors

Leonard B. Seeff · Georgetown University

Zelma Buskell‐Bales · Georgetown University

Elizabeth C. Wright · Washington University Medical Center

Stephen Durako · Westat (United States)

Harvey J. Alter · Veterans Health Administration

Frank L. Iber · Veterans Health Administration

F. Blaine Hollinger

Abstract

In this long-term follow-up study, there was no increase in mortality from all causes after transfusion-associated non-A, non-B hepatitis, although there was a small but statistically significant increase in the number of deaths related to liver disease.

Topics & Keywords

Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects Hepatitis B Virus Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 327, Issue 27, pp. 1906-1911

DOI: 10.1056/nejm199212313272703

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