Quality Improvement After Multiple Fatal Transfusion-Transmitted Bacterial Infections.

Conclusion: While rare, TTBI is a prominent cause of morbidity and mortality from contaminated platelets. The approach to CAPA presented here may lower the risk of future transfusion-transmitted infections but must be weighed against potential added costs.
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Source: American Journal of Clinical Pathology - February 15, 2018 Category: Pathology Authors: Corean J, Al-Tigar R, Pysher T, Blaylock R, Metcalf RA Tags: Am J Clin Pathol Source Type: research