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How blood transfusions for sickle cell may have impacted hepatitis C rates among Black Americans

Written byMichael Gollust

Medically reviewedbyMark Arredondo, MDin January 2025

Updated onOctober 25, 2024

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Blood Disorders Health Equity

In the past, donated blood was not screened for hepatitis C, and this could have negatively impacted transfusions for sickle cell anemia.

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