West Nile virus confirmed in death of Atlanta organ recipient

Wednesday, September 4, 2002

ATLANTA -- Government health officials confirmed Tuesday that the recipient of a donated organ died of the West Nile virus, raising concern it can spread through blood transfusions and other medical procedures. Federal officials said they were speeding development of a West Nile blood test.

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