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Do lots of people get complications from blood transfusions?
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No: Patients getting a transfusion have their blood typed and examined for antibodies, and these are compared to the specific blood units being used for a transfusion. The blood being transfused is always screened for viral and bacterial contamination and used only if it is negative. There is less risk in a transfusion than in driving your car to work!
Answered 5/26/2016
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