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Comparison of bacterial attachment to platelet bags with and without preconditioning with plasma.

M Loza-CorreaM KalabQ-L YiL J Eltringham-SmithW P SheffieldSandra Ramirez-Arcos
Published in: Vox sanguinis (2017)
The ability of S. epidermidis to adhere to preconditioned platelet collection bags depends on the presence of plasma factors. Future efforts should be focused on reducing plasma proteins' attachment to platelet storage containers to decrease subsequent bacterial adhesion.
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