A case of transfusion-transmission Anaplasma phagocytophilum from leukoreduced red blood cells
CONCLUSION: This is a confirmed case of TT-HGA. Although rare, TT-HGA has been reported with LR-RBCs and platelets. In endemic areas, testing for tick-borne associated infections should be considered when investigating post-transfusion complications.PMID:38491925 | DOI:10.1111/trf.17783
Source: Transfusion - Category: Hematology Authors: Laura Tonnetti Luis A Marcos Linda Mamone Eric D Spitzer Matthew Jacob Rebecca L Townsend Susan L Stramer Fay B West Source Type: research
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