Infectious disease agents and their potential threat to transfusion safety (an update to the 2009 Transfusion supplement).

The article discusses the publication of an updated supplement to the 2009 Transfusion journal, which provides fact sheets on 68 emerging infectious disease agents that could potentially pose a risk to transfusion medicine. The fact sheets aim to assist clinicians in identifying and investigating agents responsible for transfusion-transmitted infections, as well as educate readers about the risks of emerging infections. The supplement includes revisions and new fact sheets, with a focus on monitoring changes in pathogen epidemiology and implementing interventions. The fact sheets adhere to a common structure and provide information on agent description, disease associations, transmission, prevention measures, and more. The article emphasizes the need for early identification and response to new threats, as well as the importance of ongoing research and interventions to ensure transfusion safety. [Extracted from the article]