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¹Department of Safety Research on Blood and Biological Products, National Institute of Infectious Diseases, Tokyo, Japan.

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Blood transfusion safety has greatly improved, significantly reducing transfusion-transmitted infections (TTI). However, residual risks like transfusion-related acute lung injury and emerging pathogens remain concerns, necessitating ongoing research for enhanced blood safety.

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Area of Science:

Transfusion Medicine
Infectious Disease Prevention
Public Health

Background:

Significant progress has been made in reducing transfusion-transmitted diseases over decades.
Current measures for blood collection, processing, and release have minimized risks from known pathogens.
Emerging infectious agents and non-infectious complications pose ongoing challenges to blood safety.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline the current landscape of transfusion risks, including transfusion-transmitted infections (TTI).
To review existing preventive strategies implemented in blood component management.
To explore future directions and research priorities for ensuring transfusion safety in Japan.

Main Methods:

Review of historical data and current literature on transfusion safety.
Analysis of implemented preventive measures against transfusion-transmitted infections.
Discussion of residual risks and future research needs.

Main Results:

Incidence of transfusion-transmitted diseases has been dramatically reduced.
Risks from transfusion-transmitted hepatitis viruses are now extremely low.
Transfusion-related acute lung injury and incompatible transfusions are significant residual concerns.

Conclusions:

Continuous research and development of preventive measures are crucial for blood safety.
Addressing emerging pathogens and non-infectious risks is essential.
Future strategies must focus on comprehensive risk mitigation for blood transfusions in Japan.