Bacterial Contamination of Blood and Blood Products an Underestimated Problem

  • Jan H. Marcelis
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Part of the Developments in Hematology and Immunology book series (DIHI, volume 37)

Abstract

From the very beginning of transfusion practice bacterial sepsis due to blood transfusion was recognized. Currently the frequency of bacterial sepsis attributable to transfusion of contaminated blood products appears to be similar to that of transfusion-associated hepatitis C infections, but higher than for infections with Hepatitis B or HIV.

Keywords

Blood Product Lyme Disease Bacterial Contamination Serratia Marcescens Yersinia Enterocolitica 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Jan H. Marcelis
    • 1
  1. 1.Sanquin Division Blood Bank De MeierijEindhovenNL

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