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Are there risks for patients receiving blood transfusions?
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Of course but low: Viruses and disease, allergic reaction, lung damage. Please reed the folowing article for explianitions. The chances are low bout real.Consult your doctor.
Answered 11/18/2019
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Yes: There are infectious and non-infectious risks with blood transfusion. The risk of HIV & hepatitis transmission is less than 1 in 1.5 million. However, there are more common risks, including wrong blood type given, modulation of immune system, minor allergic reactions, low-grade fever, rashes, fluid in the lungs and bacterial infections to name a few.
Answered 9/28/2016
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