How do I investigate septic transfusion reactions and blood donors with culture-positive platelet donations?
Anne F. Eder,
Mindy Goldman,
Corresponding Author
Anne F. Eder
Anne Eder, MD, PhD, American Red Cross, Biomedical Services, National Headquarters, Medical Office, Jerome H. Holland Laboratory, 15601 Crabbs Branch Way, Rockville, MD 20855; e-mail: [email protected].Search for more papers by this authorMindy Goldman
From the American Red Cross, Rockville, Maryland; and Canadian Blood Services, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Search for more papers by this authorAnne F. Eder,
Mindy Goldman,
Corresponding Author
Anne F. Eder
Anne Eder, MD, PhD, American Red Cross, Biomedical Services, National Headquarters, Medical Office, Jerome H. Holland Laboratory, 15601 Crabbs Branch Way, Rockville, MD 20855; e-mail: [email protected].Search for more papers by this authorMindy Goldman
From the American Red Cross, Rockville, Maryland; and Canadian Blood Services, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
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