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What is a blood transfusion?Blood transfusion is a medical treatment to replace blood or portions of the blood lost through injury, surgery, or disease.When is a blood transfusion needed?A blood transfusion is needed if you have had significant blood loss or if your body cannot make or is losing an important component of blood.Blood may be lost through:Injury or major surgery.An illness that ...

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