Fatal Bacterial Infections Associated with Platelet Transfusions, USA, 2004

Each year, approximately 9 million platelet-unit concentrates are transfused in the United States (1); an estimated one in 1,000--3,000 platelet units are contaminated with bacteria, resulting in transfusion-associated sepsis in many recipients (2)... click link for more info.

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