Metagenomics analysis of the virome of 300 concentrates from a Swiss platelet bank.
Vox Sang
; 2018 Jul 18.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:
Platelet concentrates are frequently transfused to patients with reduced immunity. An exhaustive description of their viral content is needed to prevent unwanted infection. MATERIAL ANDMETHODS:
To track viral sequences, a shotgun metagenomics approach was used on a bank of 300 platelets concentrates. Sequences were analysed through the diagnostics-oriented pipeline ezVIR.RESULTS:
We only observed viruses commonly described in healthy individuals.CONCLUSION:
Herein is reported the first viral landscape of a platelet concentrates bank.
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Vox Sang
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2018
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