Business · 03/11/1994Updated: 10/18/2026 · 1 min read

Experts Gather to Discuss Impact of Hidden Signs of Infectious Diseases on Blood Transfusion Safety

Summary

A group of medical professionals will convene at the Consensus Development Conference to share their findings on how indirect markers of infectious diseases affect the safety of blood transfusions.

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