Title: Addressing the risk of bacterial contamination of platelets within the United States: a history to help illuminate the future.
Authors: Brecher, Mark E.; Blajchman, Morris A.; Yomtovian, Roslyn; Ness, Paul; AuBuchon, James P.
Abstract: In this article, the author discusses a study regarding the determination of risk factors associated with the bacterial contamination of platelets in the U.S. He mentions that blood components get contaminated by micro organism with the increased risk of bacterial overgrowth. He also reports that the use of improved platelets transfusion therapy led to a marked reduction in fatalities.
Subjects: BACTERIAL disease risk factors; BLOOD transfusion reaction; MICROBIAL contamination; BLOOD platelets; BACTERIAL growth
Publication: Transfusion, 2013, Vol 53, Issue 1, p221
ISSN: 0041-1132
Publication type: Academic Journal
DOI: 10.1111/j.1537-2995.2012.03708.x

Addressing the risk of bacterial contamination of platelets within the United States: a history to help illuminate the future.

Brecher, Mark E.; Blajchman, Morris A.; Yomtovian, Roslyn; Ness, Paul; AuBuchon, James P.