Syphilis in Transfusion Medicine

question 1 of 15 course: Biomedical Science(Degree)
question 1 of 15 course: Biomedical Science(Degree)

Q: What does a 'reactive' result in a Treponemal-specific test (like FTA-ABS) indicate in a blood donor?

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This is true. Although rare, Balantidium coli trophozoites can invade through the intestinal wall into the bloodstream and spread to other organs. This can lead to serious extraintestinal complications, including infection of the liver (liver abscess), lungs, and even the urogenital tract (causing vaginitis or pyelonephritis), especially in immunocompromised hosts.

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