| Literature DB >> 27403087 |
Giulio Pisani1, Karen Cristiano1, Simonetta Pupella2, Giancarlo Maria Liumbruno2.
Abstract
West Nile virus (WNV) has become an increasing issue in the transfusion setting since 2002, when it was firstly shown in the USA that it can be transmitted through blood transfusion. Since then, several precautionary measures have been introduced in Europe in order to reduce the possible risk of transmission via transfusion/solid organ transplantation. In addition, the epidemiological surveillance has been tightened and the network for communication of human WNV cases strengthened. This review will focus on WNV circulation and the safety of blood in Europe.Entities:
Keywords: NAT; Proficiency panel; Transfusion risks; Virus transmission; West Nile virus
Year: 2016 PMID: 27403087 PMCID: PMC4924479 DOI: 10.1159/000446219
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Transfus Med Hemother ISSN: 1660-3796 Impact factor: 3.747