First reported case of transfusion-transmitted Ross River virus infection

Veronica C Hoad; David J Speers; Anthony J Keller; Gary K Dowse; Clive R Seed; Michael D A Lindsay; Helen Faddy; Joanne Pink

doi:10.5694/mja14.01522

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First reported case of transfusion-transmitted Ross River virus infection

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First reported case of transfusion-transmitted Ross River virus infection

Veronica C Hoad, David J Speers, Anthony J Keller, Gary K Dowse, Clive R Seed, Michael D A Lindsay, Helen Faddy and Joanne Pink

Medical Journal of Australia, Vol.202(5), pp.267-270

2015

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5694/mja14.01522

PMID: 25758699

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Abstract

Infectious Diseases

hematologic diseases

We describe the first documented case of Ross River virus (RRV) infection transmitted by blood transfusion. The recipient had a clinically compatible illness, and RRV infection was confirmed by serological tests. The implicated donation was positive for RRV RNA. We discuss the risk to blood recipients and the implications for blood donation in Australia.

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Title: First reported case of transfusion-transmitted Ross River virus infection
Authors: Veronica C Hoad (Author) - Australian Red Cross Blood Service
David J Speers (Author) - Pathwest Laboratory Medicine
Anthony J Keller (Author) - Australian Red Cross Blood Service
Gary K Dowse (Author) - Government of Western Australia Department of Health
Clive R Seed (Author) - Australian Red Cross Blood Service
Michael D A Lindsay (Author) - Government of Western Australia Department of Health
Helen Faddy (Author) - Australian Red Cross Blood Service
Joanne Pink (Author) - Australian Red Cross Blood Service
Publication details: Medical Journal of Australia, Vol.202(5), pp.267-270
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia
DOI: 10.5694/mja14.01522
ISSN: 1326-5377
PMID: 25758699
Organisation Unit: School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Biomedicine
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99477804302621
Output Type: Journal article

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