Leukoreduction Can Reduce the Risk of Which Transfusion-Associated Virus

question 4

Multiple Choice

Leukoreduction can reduce the risk of which transfusion-associated virus?

• A)CMV (cytomegalovirus)
• B)HBV (hepatitis B virus)
• C)HCV (hepatitis C virus)
• D)HIV (human immunodeficiency virus)

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Definitions:

D-Arabinose

A monosaccharide sugar, which is an aldopentose because it contains five carbon atoms and includes an aldehyde group.

Configurations

The particular arrangement or geometric orientation of atoms or groups within a molecule, which cannot be changed without breaking covalent bonds.

Monosaccharides

Simple sugars that cannot be hydrolyzed to smaller carbohydrates, examples include glucose and fructose.

Water Soluble

Describes substances that can dissolve in water.