Test reveals West Nile in blood donation

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Friday, July 4, 2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Test reveals West Nile in blood donation

Testing the nation's blood supply for West Nile virus began just days ago and already has uncovered the first infected donation -- in Texas -- letting health workers stop the blood from reaching any patients, the FDA said.

FULL STORY • West Nile's return• Flash map: See the spread

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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