AABB Annual Meeting and CTTXPO 2012
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Transfusion-Transmitted Infectious Diseases: Nonviral, Vector Borne Pathogens
Track
:
Oral Abstract Session
Program Code:
030J
Date:
Monday, October 8, 2012
Time:
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
EST
Location:
205C
MODERATOR
:
Roger Dodd, PhD, Vice President, Research and Development, American Red Cross Blood Services
Description
Handouts will not be available for this session and it will not be recorded
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Discuss the value of a donor eligibilty question on a history of Chagas disease.
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Explain the increasing frequency of transfusion-associated babesiosis among hospitalized patients in New York.
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Review the performance characteristics of a clinical testing service for Babesia antibodies and DNA when used on geographically distinct blood donor populations.
CE Category | CE Value |
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California Clinical Laboratory Personnel |
1.5 |
California Nurse |
1.8 |
Florida Laboratory Personnel |
1.8 |
General Attendee |
1.5 |
Physician |
1.5 |
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