The Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Associated with Transfusions: The Evolving Perspective
Authors: JAMES W. CURRAN
Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine (1984)

Editorials1 February 1984The Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Associated with Transfusions: The Evolving PerspectiveJAMES W. CURRAN, M.D., LEWELLYS F. BARKER, M.D.JAMES W. CURRAN, M.D.Search for more papers by this author, LEWELLYS F. BARKER, M.D.Search for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-100-2-298 SectionsAboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail ExcerptRecent scientific articles (1-11), including one in this issue of the Annals (12), provide information relevant to the association of the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome with the receipt of blood or blood products. The diverse topics covered in these articles show the number and complexity of the issues involved. 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MMWR. 1983;32:101-3. MedlineGoogle Scholar This content is PDF only. To continue reading please click on the PDF icon. Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAuthors: JAMES W. CURRAN, M.D.; LEWELLYS F. BARKER, M.D.Affiliations: American Red Cross Washington, D.C. 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