7-year-old Colin Smith died from AIDS due to contaminated Factor VIII blood in 1990, supplied by doctor Prof. Arthur Bloom, who knew of infection risks since the 1970s.
7-year-old Colin Smith, who died from AIDS in 1990 due to contaminated blood received at 10 months, was given an infected imported blood product, Factor VIII, by his doctor, Prof Arthur Bloom, who violated his own guidelines. BBC Wales Investigates' "Blood Money" airs on April 15, revealing companies that supplied Factor VIII were aware of infection risks since the 1970s. The UK infected blood inquiry's final report is on May 20.
April 14, 2024
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