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What are complications associated with having gone through blood transfusion?
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Fortunately delayed: Complications of blood transfusion are rare. There is a remote possibility of infectious transmission. Chronic transfusion leads to iron overload. Do you have a specific concern?
Answered 12/25/2012
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