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

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

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

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 11/24/2014

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