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Ross River virus in Australian blood donors: possible implications for blood transfusion safety.

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Abstract
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Emerging transfusion-transmissible pathogens, including arboviruses such as West Nile, Zika, dengue, and Ross River viruses, are potential threats to transfusion safety. The most prevalent arbovirus in humans in Australia is Ross River virus (RRV); however, prevalence varies substantially around the country. Modeling estimated a yearly risk of 8 to 11 potentially RRV-viremic fresh blood components nationwide. This study aimed to measure the occurrence of RRV viremia among donors who donated at Australian collection centers located in areas with significant RRV transmission during one peak season.

Year of Publication
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2018
Journal
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Transfusion
Date Published
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2018
ISSN Number
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0041-1132
URL
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/trf.14472
DOI
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10.1111/trf.14472
Short Title
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Transfusion
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