Hepatitis D, a satellite virus, causes disease only in patients currently infected with hepatitis B. Increase your skills in differentiating these viruses by considering the epidemiology, transmission and laboratory methods of detection. Increase your understanding of this pervasive virus by studying the history, transmission, viral replication, antigens, epidemiology and laboratory methods for detection. Although blood and blood components are routinely administered with a high degree of efficacy and safety, adverse effects of transfusion are not completely preventable. This module will enable you to suggest and implement preventive measures to minimize future risk. Blood Group Serology Eric Ching Improve your problem solving skills and increase your awareness of unusual and challenging serological problems as you consider these case studies.
Cases involve cryoglobulinemia, anemias, chronic renal failure, ABO incompati- bilities and more.
You will learn how to assess infor- mation from the problem, clinical data and laboratory findings to resolve the apparent discrepancies. In the last three decades, clinical use of whole blood has steadily declined while increased use of component therapy has allowed each donation to benefit more than a single patient. Enhance your understanding of the clinical indications for infusion of leukocyte reduced red blood cells, platelets, granulocytes, cryoprecipitate and fresh frozen plasma. Topics include assessment of the benefits and effectiveness of transfusion, preparation and administration of components, HLA allo- immunization, leukocyte reduction filters and alternative management strategies. Biochemical pathways of more frequently encountered alloantibodies are discussed as well as detection methods and troubleshooting strategies.