Risk of prion disease transmission through blood or serum

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Risk of prion disease transmission through blood or serum

 

Questions are frequently asked as to wether CJD can be transmitted by blood

tranfusion or by in vitro fertilization proceedures. There is currently not a

clear scientific consensus. Because of the potential transmission, World Health

Organization has recommended that individual in the following high risk

catagories be permanently excluded as blood donors.

 

Individuals who have been treated with cadaver derived human pituitary hormones

(growth hormone or gonadotropin)

Individuals who have a family history of CJD, GSS, or FFI

Individuals who have recieved a human dura matter graft

Individuals who have symptoms suggesting a possible prion disease

 

Blood or serum from donors who subsequently develop CJD or other prion disease

should be withdrawn from use and destroyed. Different countries have different

policies for managing this risk.

 

 

 

 

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