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vCJD transmission by blood components: risk assessment

A mathematical model to estimate the number of cases of variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD) that could be caused by transfusions of blood products.

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The model is highly precautionary and supported by independent experts on the Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens ‒ Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (ACDP TSE) sub-group.

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Published 31 October 2019

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