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- Title
Monkeypox and the safety of the blood supply.
- Authors
Greninger, Alex; Alcorn, Kirsten; Pagano, Monica B.; Hermelin, Daniela; Katz, Louis
- Abstract
Despite the fact that there are no cases of transfusion transmitted MPXV, the potential for MPXV viremia brings the theoretical risk of transmission through transfusion. Transfusion-transmission of MPXV has not been reported but donor centers and hospitals should be aware of the potential risks. Abbreviations FDA United States food and drug administration MPXV Monkeypox virus MSM Gay and bisexual men who have sex with men INTRODUCTION Monkeypox virus (MPXV), typically endemic in Africa, is currently an international public health crisis following its rapid and expansive spread.
- Publication
Transfusion, 2022, Vol 62, Issue 10, p1933
- ISSN
0041-1132
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1111/trf.17100