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Influenza, venereal disease and Chagas disease are detected in blood banks

January 13, 2014 by Staff News Writer

Influenza, venereal disease and Chagas disease are detected in Banks Bloodlines. CRH


Among the sickness detected in the blood supply are influenza, hepatitis, venereal diseases, high blood pressure, diabetes and Changas disease. Those who donate to the blood bank at Calderon Guardia Hospital are notified if they have a problem and are referred for treatment. At present, the health center is urgently in need of donations of type “O positive”. Several major surgeries have already been postponed for the lack of blood.

Original Article in crhoy.com

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