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Transfusion transmitted dengue: One donor infects two patients

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Abstract

Dengue virus can be transmitted via blood transfusion. We report an interesting case where two surgical patients developed possible transfusion transmitted dengue when transfused blood components of the same donor. Dengue remains a threat to blood supply especially in endemic region.

Original languageEnglish (UK)
Pages (from-to)151-153
Number of pages3
JournalTransfusion and Apheresis Science
Volume56
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2017

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Dengue
  • Transfusion
  • Transmitted
  • virus

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