What are transfusion-transmitted diseases?
Transfusion-transmitted diseases are illnesses that can be passed from one person to another through the transfusion of blood or blood products. These diseases include viral infections such as HIV, hepatitis B and C, and West Nile virus, as well as bacterial and parasitic infections like syphilis and malaria. Even with advanced screening methods, there is still a small risk of transfusion-transmitted diseases, making it crucial to continually check and test blood products before they are used in transfusions.
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