"Shanghai authorities have run virus tests for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C on the reported batch and they all show negative," the National Medical Products Administration said in a statement on late Wednesday. China's National Health Commission had earlier said there was a "very low" risk of HIV infection from the batch after a baby was reported to have tested "weak" HIV positive. Shanghai's Medical Products Administration said it had ordered the manufacturer to halt production. Human immunoglobulin is made with human blood plasma and is used to treat a variety of conditions. The baby subsequently tested negative for HIV, the report said.

Source: bd News24 February 07, 2019 03:45 UTC