Fatal transfusion reaction due to Serratia marcescens
Open Access
- 1 November 1967
- journal article
- research article
- Published by BMJ in Journal of Clinical Pathology
- Vol. 20 (6) , 883-886
- https://doi.org/10.1136/jcp.20.6.883
Abstract
A fatal blood transfusion reaction due to contamination of the blood by Serratia marcescens is described. The diagnosis and treatment of such cases is described briefly. The importance of teamwork in all concerned with blood transfusion is stressed.This publication has 24 references indexed in Scilit:
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