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Bacterial contamination of platelets for transfusion: strategies for prevention

Platelet transfusions carry greater risks of infection, sepsis, and death than any other blood product, owing primarily to bacterial contamination. Many patients may be at particular risk, including critically ill patients in the intensive care unit. This narrative review provides an overview of the...

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Autores principales: Levy, Jerrold H., Neal, Matthew D., Herman, Jay H.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2018
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6204059/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30367640
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13054-018-2212-9