Blood safety

Bacterial risk
Since the introduction of INTERCEPT in Swiss and French centres, no septic incidents have been associated with INTERCEPT-treated platelets. In contrast, such events continue to be reported in recipients of untreated platelets.
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TA-GVHD
Leukoreduction does not remove all donor leukocytes. Viable leukocytes can cause transfusion-associated graft versus host disease (TA-GVHD) when transfused to susceptible recipients.
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Allergic Reactions
Minimising the risks of allergic reactions is a key concern for Health Care Professionals administering blood transfusions.
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Viral and Parasite Infections
Minimising the risks of transfusion-transmitted infection (TTI) is a key concern for Health Care Professionals administering blood transfusions.
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Haemovigilance
Passive Haemovigilance Fails to Adequately Assess the scope of Bacterial Contamination Risks in Platelet Transfusions
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Bacterial risk