Fouled Blood Kills Infant (Press, 4 December 1984)
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Summary: Fouled Blood Kills Infant (Press, 4 December 1984)
A tragic incident in Brisbane has resulted in the death of a fourth baby due to complications from blood transfusions tainted with the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) virus. This latest death, confirmed by a spokesperson from the Mater Children's Hospital, occurred on Saturday, 1 December 1984. The hospital has withheld additional information regarding the case. Previously, in November 1984, Queensland's state Health Minister, Mr Brian Austin, had announced that three other infants had similarly died after receiving transfusions from the same contaminated blood batch. The source of the tainted blood has been traced back to a 27-year-old male homosexual. The deaths of these infants have raised significant concerns regarding blood safety and the screening processes in place to prevent the spread of such viruses through transfusions. The hospital's administration is under scrutiny, and the broader implications for health policy and practices in Queensland are being discussed in light of these tragic events.
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