Malaria blood safety policy in five non-endemic countries: a retrospective comparison through the lens of the ABO risk-based decision-making framework.

DISCUSSION: The assessments considered in each country were generally consistent with the assessments recommended by the Framework. When data supported quantified risk assessment, safety and operational feasibility had the greatest weight. When risk was not well defined, contextual factors such as social and political concern had greater weight.
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Source: Blood Transfusion - February 5, 2019 Category: Hematology Authors: O'Brien SF, Ward S, Gallian P, Fabra C, Pillonel J, Kitchen AD, Davison K, Seed CR, Delage G, Steele WR, Leiby DA Tags: Blood Transfus Source Type: research