Severe Human Granulocytic Anaplasmosis Transmitted by Blood Transfusion
oleh: Matjaz Jereb, Blaz Pecaver, Janez Tomazic, Igor Muzlovic, Tatjana Avsic-Zupanc, Tanja Premru-Srsen, Snezna Levicnik-Stezinar, Primoz Karner, Franc Strle
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| Diterbitkan: | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2012-08-01 |
Deskripsi
A 36-year-old woman acquired severe human granulocytic anaplasmosis after blood transfusion following a cesarean section. Although intensive treatment with mechanical ventilation was needed, the patient had an excellent recovery. Disease caused by Anaplasma phagocytophilum infection was confirmed in 1 blood donor and in the transfusion recipient.