SURVIVAL OF THE RED BLOOD CELLS OF BLOOD TREATED WITH GENTIAN VIOLET. ITS IMPORTANCE IN THE PROPHYLAXIS OF CHAGAS DISEASE TRANSMITTED DURING TRANSFUSION

Journal Article · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1959 · Sangre (Spain)

OSTI ID:4211942

Maspes, V; Pieroni, R R; Mellone, O

The utility of adding gentian violet to blood to be transfused for prophylaxis of Chanas disease is discussed. It is quite useful in regions where a high percentage of blood donore are infected, The survivial of the erythrocytes in blood treated with sufficient gentian violet to kill Trypanosoma Cruzi (1: 4,000) is studied. The study was made at 4 deg C with chromium as the labeling substance, Mean cell life values found varied from 66 to 91 days. It was concluded that other properties of erythrcytes are not significantly changed, Therefore, the wide use of gentian violet in the prophylaxis of Chagas disease is recommended. (auth)

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-14-006097
• OSTI ID: 4211942
• Journal Information: Sangre (Spain), Vol. Vol: 4; Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-60
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: Spanish

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BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
BLOOD PLASMA
CHROMIUM ISOTOPES
DISEASES
DYES
ERYTHROCYTES
INFECTIONS
MEDICINE
MICROORGANISMS
PROPHYLAXIS
SURVIVAL TIME
TEMPERATURE
TRACER TECHNIQUES
USES