METHODS
vCJD cases (definite and probables)
are notified to the NHS Blood and Transplant by the National CJD
Research & Surveillance Unit. Donation records are checked and all
components traced through hospital records. Details of all
identified recipients are forwarded to the National CJD Research & Surveillance
Unit for subsequent checking.
In the reverse procedure, patients
with vCJD reported to have received blood transfusions are traced
through hospital records and relevant blood donors identified.
The identity of donors is notified to the National CJD Research & Surveillance
Unit for subsequent checking.
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