title: [Post-transfusion malaria. Partial statistical data. Preventive approach to detecting blood donors at risk].
abstract: The authors demonstrate the reality of post-transfusion malaria, define the plasmodial species involved, and insist on the responsibility of Plasmodium falciparum in the occurrence of major complications. A prophylactic approach is proposed, by researching anti-malarial antibodies in donors at risk. An I. F. A. (Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay) is performed (Falciparum Spot I. F., Bio-Mérieux, Lyon, France). The screening procedure relies heavily on medical history taking, but subsequent results are satisfying; moreover it seems they could be bettered by using specific monoclonal antibodies.
mesh_terms: D000906:Antibodies / Q000032:analysis; D001782:Blood Donors; D005602:France; D006801:Humans; D008288:Malaria / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000635:transmission; D010963:Plasmodium falciparum / Q000276:immunology; D012306:Risk; D065227:Transfusion Reaction
chemical_list: D000906:Antibodies
vernacular_title: Paludisme post-transfusionnel. Données statistiques partielles. Approche prophylactique par le dépistage des donneurs de sang à risque.