A. Hashem, Ahmed M. Hassan, A. Tolah, M. Alsaadi, Q. Abunada, G. Damanhouri, S. El-Kafrawy, M. Picard-Maureau, E. Azhar, S. Hindawi
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Abstract
This study aimed to assess the efficacy of the INTERCEPT™ Blood System [amotosalen/ultraviolet A (UVA) light] to reduce the risk of Middle East respiratory syndrome‐Coronavirus (MERS‐CoV) transmission by human platelet concentrates.