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European Commission issue Rapid Alert regarding West Nile Virus Cases in Italy
Notice type:
Warning
Date:
28/10/2008
Product name or type:
Blood components intended for transfusion; Tissues & cells for human application
Target Audience:
Blood Establishments & Tissue Establishments including Procurement Organisations
Problem Or Issue:
The European Commission has notified all Competent Authorities for Blood and Tissues and Cells of the identification of two cases of West Nile Virus in patients in the Bologna and Ferrara Districts of Italy. The text of these notifications is available below
Background Information Or Related Documents:
Blood Alert – West Nile Virus – Italy 2008
Tissues and Cells Alert – West Nile Virus – Italy 2008
European Commission issue Rapid Alert regarding West Nile Virus Cases in Italy Document
Actions To Be Taken:
Appropriate donor screening measures and deferrals should be implemented for donors who have visited these areas so as to ensure the safety of blood and tissues and cells collected and procured in Ireland
Further Information:
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact the Irish Medicines Board.
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