Vox Sanguinis (Viral Safety of Plasma-Derived Replacement Factors for Hemophilia , Vol 67, Suppl 4) [Stationery]

P. M. Mannucci (Author), Stanley M. Lemon (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1994 | ISBN-10: 3805560664 | ISBN-13: 978-3805560665

Until recently, it was believed that transmission of the hepatitis A virus (HAV) was rarely, if ever, a problem linked to blood transfusion. Factors contributing to this belief included the transcience of the viremic period in hepatitis A infection and the absence of a carrier state. In conflict with this view, however, are a number of cases of hepatitis A infection in haemophiliacs reportedly associated with the use of blood products. The possibility of HAV transmission has been recognized by blood banks as a potential problem and is the subject of discussion in this special issue. Epidemics of hepatitis A among haemophiliacs in different European countries are reviewed and evaluated. Also included is a study of the natural history of hepatitis A and risk factors for infection, as well as the FDA perspective and response to the risk of hepatitis A from blood products. The information presented in these contributions and the final discussion should be of interest to haematologists, virologists and blood product manufacturers.

Product Details

• Stationery: 32 pages
• Publisher: S Karger Pub (December 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3805560664
• ISBN-13: 978-3805560665
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)