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15 October 2013 - 00H48
Mad cow disease: One in 2,000 in UK carry protein
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The study warns the authorities to maintain their guard.
So far, results indicate "the risks of transmission of vCJD by blood transfusion are low," it says.
However, "it is unclear how many blood recipients have sub-clinical disease and if their life expectancy is shorter than the incubation time.
"It is essential to continue research into tests to detect abnormal PrP in blood."
Mad cow disease: One in 2,000 in UK carry protein
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The study warns the authorities to maintain their guard.
So far, results indicate "the risks of transmission of vCJD by blood transfusion are low," it says.
However, "it is unclear how many blood recipients have sub-clinical disease and if their life expectancy is shorter than the incubation time.
"It is essential to continue research into tests to detect abnormal PrP in blood."
