Question 1

is it possible to contract herpes from a blood transfusion?

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No: This has never been reported. Both species of herpes are quite common, but don't seem to get into units of blood, or if they do, the antibodies that people have who already have herpes of the skin neutralize them. There are serious risks to transfusions but this isn't one of them.

Question 2

i am having cold sores (herpes simplex 1) from a blood transfusion as an infant in 1980?

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Other sources: 80-90% of all adults are positive for the antibodies against herpes simplex 1, meaning they have had an active infection sometime in the past. Given these really high numbers for the general population, one does not need to invoke that a blood transfusion that happened as an infant was the cause.

Question 3

how dangerous is it to get a blood transfusion?

Accepted Answer

There is some risk.: Blood transfusions have their dangers and risks like anything else.  There is a risk of an antibody reaction with an antibody like anti-kidd that was not present in the screening crossmatch, just as there can be a febrile reaction in even a perfect transfusion.  However, it is done for a reason, like uncontrolled bleeding, or surgery, and the results of not doing it can be worse.  It is therapy.

Question 4

how safe is it for a person to get a blood transfusion?

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Relatively: If you really need blood, worth the risk. The greatest danger is lung damage, which is thankfully only a real problem in 1 person out of about 5000; most folks recover. Fatal type mismatches are rare today. Hives and fever are nuisances but fairly common. Blood is screened for hepatitis b and c, HIV 1 and 2, and several other viruses using 21st century technology and the risk is extremely low.

Question 5

how healthy is it to get a blood transfusion in thailand?

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What for?: Getting a blood transfusion is a serious issue and not a do it yourself matter. If you are in the US why do you want to get a transfusion in Thailand? It would be prudent to talk to your doctor about your health issue, if you have one.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 6

would you get leukemia from a blood transfusion?

Accepted Answer

No: There may be extremly rare exceptions but a variety of reasons prevent this from happening including the careful screening of blood, the difference in the make up of individuals, the refrigerated storage of blood, use of leuko depletion to removed white blood cells, etc.

Question 7

can i get toxoplasmosis through blood transfusion?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately yes: Toxoplasmosis can be transmitted through blood transfusion.  Because this illness is rare, there are not many cases.

Question 8

can people get coronavirus from a blood transfusion?

Accepted Answer

No: Respiratory viruses are not transmitted through blood transfusion.

Question 9

can one suffering from pancytopenia get a blood-transfusion?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Pancytopenia means a deficiency in all three major types of blood cells - white, red, and platelets.  A blood transfusion would help 1 or more of those.  However, it depends on the cause of the pancytopenia.  Some conditions could result in destruction of the new blood products fairly quickly.

Question 10

is it possible for you to get cellulitis from a blood transfusion?

Accepted Answer

No: Very rarely blood products are contaminated with bacteria, but it would not produce a skin infection or cellulitis.

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