Report-Blood Transfusions, Worth The Risk?
By Leah
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Blood Transfusions-Worth The Risk?
A brief excerpt from my report better explains this information:
“HIV, malaria, syphilis, and various other harmful infections enter the bloodstream, people who unknowingly contracted this disease then donate blood. This blood goes through an extensive process to ensure the safety of those receiving transfusions, but even highly effective technology will always make mistakes. According to the Journal of Public Health “transfusion is an effective mode of transmission for blood borne infections” (Ting Xu). To contract a blood-borne disease or virus endangers and threatens the safety of the public, putting in risk the very health of billions of people who receive blood transfusions every day. Although blood transfusions involve many risks, the lack of information leads patients to receive blood transfusions, thinking it will save their life. Largely used in the medical field today, blood transfusions may not be as lifesaving as many believe, leading to various diseases and illnesses and higher chances of postoperative complications.”
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