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Why it is required to use blood filters (Leukocyte filters)?

April 26, 2017blood filters leukocyte

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Why it is required to use blood filters (Leukocyte filters)?

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Leukocyte filters decrease the risk of sensitization to proteins present in the transfused blood product, and also reduce the risk of transmitting cytomegalovirus. Irradiation and filtering are important in cases where the patients are severely immunosuppressed.