Donor leukocytes (from pRBCs or platelets) are associated with potential adverse reactions. First of all, their HLA surface antigens are main targets of the recipient’s immune system and can cause febrile transfusion reactions in the recipients. Furthermore, some viruses such as CMV, HTLV 1, and EBV are transmitted in donor leukocytes. [More…]
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