Analysis of Transfusion-Transmitted Bacterial Infections according to German Hemovigilance Data (2011 –2020)

Conclusion: Despite a significant decrease in confirmed TTBI following PC transfusion in Germany after implementation of RMM, the current manufacture of blood products can still not prevent TTBI with fatal outcomes. As demonstrated in various countries, RMM like bacterial screening or pathogen reduction may measurably improve the safety of blood transfusion.Transfus Med Hemother
Source: Transfusion Medicine and Hemotherapy - Category: Hematology Source Type: research