Clinical Case: About a Probable Case of Post-Transfusion Purpura in a Homozygous Sickle Cell

Alloimmunization to platelet antigens exposes to a serious immunological incident. We report a probable case of a post-transfusion purpura from homozygous sickle cell child alloimmunized against platelet antigen. We detail the challenges of alloantibody identification and transfusion management. These challenges are due to the lack of laboratory techniques for typing HLA and HPA system and the use of leukocyte-depleted (filtered) blood products.

西方国家血液安全的责任与赔偿

因输注血液及其相关制品导致受血者感染病毒以及由此引发的血液安全责任与赔偿,是当前关乎公共安全与健康的一个重要问题。文章回顾分析了西方主要国家输血后感染HIV事件的因果,及其由此而建立完善的血液安全管理制度及无过错赔偿方案的司法实践。作者提出:西方国家的经验对我国的血液安全及责任、赔偿制度的建立与完善可提供有益的借鉴。