Donors' exposure to transfusion-transmissible infections (TTI) through various ways may have an impact on the microbiological safety of blood donations. The most common of these include exposure from high-risk sexual activities, risky blood transfusion and injection procedures, cosmetic procedures, current or previous country of residency, and travel history.

What are the potential consequences and implications of transfusing a transfusion transmissible infection (TTI) to a blood recipient’s health? How do healthcare systems address the accidental transfusion of TTIs in terms of medical interventions, follow-up care, and preventive measures?

Reference: National Center for Biotechnology Information. (n.d.). Transfusion Transmitted Infections. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK138223/