Babesia nucleic acid prevalence among blood donors in southern Québec

Author:

Renaud, C, Fedorova, M, Simard, C, Linnen, JM, Cote, JF, Baron, G, Milord, F, Thivierge, K, Irace-Cima, A, Groves, JA, Townsend, R, Tonnetti, L, Saa, P, Stramer, SL, Germain, M, and Lewin, A

Publication type:

Journal Article

Publication date:

2025-10

Journal/Series title:

Transfusion

Volume:

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URL:

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/trf.18386

Abstract:

While public health data indicate that Babesia microti is emerging in southern Québec, to date, the risk of acquiring babesiosis through transfusion of blood products remains low. Partnership with public health authorities and clinicians remains essential to keep abreast of the emergence of such cases.