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There are a number of pathogens in some blood and plasma donations that are usually not screened. Babesia, a parasite similar to malaria but less severe, has be
by lymeeducator 7y ago
There are a number of pathogens in some blood and plasma donations that are usually not screened. Babesia, a parasite similar to malaria but less severe, has been passed along by blood donors. The FDA did approve something in the middle of last year for testing blood, but it's unclear how widespread the testing is.
- lymeeducator 7y agohttps://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-first-tests-screen-tickborne-parasite-whole-blood-and-plasma-protect-us-blood-supply https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-appr...