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8. Risks: Infection

Blood banks usually screen blood donations carefully, so the risk of infection is low. However, in developing countries where blood screening is limited, the risks are still high. Some bacterial and viral infections can be transferred to the patient, such as HIV, hepatitis, and septicemia. The chances of infection are slightly higher when transfusing more significant amounts of red blood cells.

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