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Daria Solari1, Mauro Serricchio2, Maddalena Motta1
1Servizio Trasfusionale CRS della Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Switzerland.
Parvovirus B19 (B19) can transmit even after platelet concentrate pathogen reduction. This case shows the need for surveillance to detect B19 transmission and ensure patient intervention.
Area of Science:
- Virology
- Transfusion Medicine
- Immunology
Background:
- Parvovirus B19 (B19) shows resistance to pathogen reduction methods used for platelet concentrates.
- Nucleic acid testing for B19 is performed for plasma fractionation in Switzerland but not mandatory for blood product release.
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