title: Virus inactivation procedures: an overview.
abstract: Viruses can easily be transmitted by intravenous infusion of contaminated blood or blood products. Reduction of viral transmission is achieved by suitable donor selection, screening of donations, and choice of manufacturing processes. The components of this strategy should not be considered individually but are complementary. An overview is presented of the combined strategy for reducing the likelihood of virus transmission via blood and blood products.
mesh_terms: D000998:Antiviral Agents; D001782:Blood Donors; D005591:Chemical Fractionation; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening; D012307:Risk Factors; D014777:Virus Diseases / Q000635:transmission*
chemical_list: D000998:Antiviral Agents