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Could humans be transfused with pig and cow blood?
Medical Post (2000)
  • Donalee Moulton, Medical Post
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Abstract
Today, hemophilia patients who have developed antibodies against human factor VIII use factor VIII derived from pigs' blood. "There is no evidence of disease being transferred," said Dr. [Vivian McAlister]. "However, great caution is required to make sure we know all the potential risks are controlled before transfusions of cells are attempted."
Keywords
  • transfusion
Disciplines
Publication Date
May 2, 2000
Citation Information
Donalee Moulton. "Could humans be transfused with pig and cow blood?" Medical Post (2000)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/vivianmcalister/269/