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What is the risk of HIV associated with blood transfusions?

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What is the risk of HIV associated with blood transfusions?

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The risk of receiving an HIV positive unit of blood through a blood transfusion is 1 in 1.5 million today. Since 1987, the window period has been reduced from 42 days to approximately 12-16 days following the implementation of the HIV antigen test in March 1996.

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