Implications of Dengue Outbreaks for Blood Supply, Australia
Helen M. Faddy
, Clive R. Seed, Jesse J. Fryk, Catherine A. Hyland, Scott A. Ritchie, Carmel T. Taylor, Kathryn L. Van Der Merwe, Robert L.P. Flower
1, and William J.H. McBride
1
Author affiliations: Australian Red Cross Blood Service, Kelvin Grove, Queensland, Australia (H.M. Faddy, J.J. Fryk, C.A. Hyland, K.L. Van Der Merwe, R.L.P. Flower); Australian Red Cross Blood Service, Osborne Park, Western Australia, Australia (C.R. Seed); James Cook University, Cairns, Queensland, Australia (W.J.H. McBride, S.A. Ritchie); Queensland Health, Cairns (S.A. Ritchie); Queensland Health Forensic and Scientific Services, Coopers Plains, Queensland, Australia (C.T. Taylor)
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Figure. . Risk of collecting a dengue-infectious blood donation, northern Queensland, Australia, 2008–2009 epidemic. Estimated risk calculated for Cairns (A) and Townsville (B).
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