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Transfusion-associated graft versus host disease primary prevention
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Primary Prevention
Primary Prevention
Prevention includes gamma irradiation of the lymphocyte-containing blood products. This procedure should be performed in transfusions when:
- the recipient is immunocompromised
- the blood components are from a family donor
- HLA-matched platelets are transferred.
Another means of prevention is the use of third- or fourth-generation leukoreduction filters, although the efficacy of this procedure has not yet been documented.
References
References
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