Transfusion Microbiology
Contributors: John A. J. Barbara (Editor); Fiona A. M. Regan (Editor); Marcela C. Contreras (Editor)
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: April 30, 2008
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 416
ISBN-13: 9780521453936
Subjects: Haematology; Medical / Oncology; Pathology; Medical; Blood; Bloodborne infections; Microbial contamination; Transfusion
Description: Extensive measures are taken to ensure that blood transfusion poses a minimal microbiological hazard to recipients. This book is a definitive text on all aspects of transfusion transmitted infections. This comprehensive text covers all medical, scientific, technical and developmental aspects of this critically important sector of transfusion medicine. A detailed discussion of all infective agents, donor issues, testing and pathogen inactivation is provided. Agents causing major concern recently, such as vCJD, are considered in the context of historical experience with agents such as HIV. All aspects of risk assessment, regulation, cost benefit analysis and quality management are reviewed.