Pathogen-reduced platelets for the prevention of bleeding (Review)
BACKGROUND: Platelet transfusions are used to prevent and treat bleeding in patients who are thrombocytopenic. Despite improvements in donor screening and laboratory testing, a small risk of viral, bacterial or protozoal contamination of platelets remains. There is also an ongoing risk from newly em...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2013
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