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Acquired immune deficiency syndrome in the Middle East from imported blood
Author(s) -
Kingston M. E.,
Harder E.J.,
AlJaberi M. M.,
Bailey T. M.,
Roberts G. T.,
Sheth K. V.
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
transfusion
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.045
H-Index - 132
eISSN - 1537-2995
pISSN - 0041-1132
DOI - 10.1046/j.1537-2995.1985.25485273808.x
Subject(s) - medicine , immune system , blood transfusion , middle east , immunology , pediatrics , intensive care medicine , geography , archaeology
In Saudi Arabia, a native patient with no known risk factors for the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) developed both clinical and laboratory evidence of AIDS 2 years after receiving transfusion of 11 units of blood obtained from a commercial distributor in the United States. This case suggests that a history of transfusions of blood components imported from areas where AIDS is prevalent should be elicited from patients in the Middle East with symptoms and physical findings suggesting AIDS.