Task: Answer Verification
Input (English): Question: Is allogeneic red blood cell transfusion an independent risk factor for the development of postoperative bacterial infection?
Answer: These data support the hypothesis that allogeneic red cell transfusion is an independent risk factor for the development of postoperative bacterial infection in patients undergoing colorectal surgery. This association provides further reason to minimise exposure to allogeneic transfusions in the perioperative setting.
Output (English): yes