Neonatal Exchange Transfusions Complicated by Transfusion-Induced Malaria

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Abstract
Two neonates who became infected with Plasmodium vivax subsequent to exchange transfusion are described. This complication of neonatal exchange transfusion is unusual in that only two other similar cases have been reported to the Centers for Disease Control. Although malaria is an unusual complication, it should be kept in mind when considering the differential diagnoses of fever following neonatal exchange transfusion. The risk of transfusion-induced malaria may be increasing due to the influx of immigrants from areas endemic for malaria. Careful blood donor selection and blood donor education may minimize this risk.

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