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Can West Nile virus be transmitted by blood transfusion or organ donation?

April 26, 2017blood donation organ transfusion virus West Nile

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Can West Nile virus be transmitted by blood transfusion or organ donation?

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Yes. For more information on West Nile Virus and blood transfusions, see the Questions and Answers on Blood Transfusions, organ Donation, and Blood Donation Screening Information at the website for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Additional information on Blood Safety can be found at the Food and Drug Administration Blood Safety and Availability website.