Transfusion‐transmitted babesiosis in the era of regional screening: Where are cases still emerging?

The regional approach of Babesia blood testing has dramatically reduced the risk of TTB. However, the cases described in this report highlight the ongoing vulnerability posed by donor travel and underscore the need to continue monitoring the current geographic screening strategy.

Authors

Paul Losco
Laura Tonnetti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7735-8420)
Rebecca Townsend

Institutions

American Red Cross (US)

Publication Details

Journal: Transfusion
Published: 2026-02-17
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/trf.70133
Primary Topic: Vector-borne infectious diseases
Type: article
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Transfusion‐transmitted babesiosis in the era of regional screening: Where are cases still emerging?

Paul Losco, Laura Tonnetti, Rebecca Townsend

Feb 17, 2026

Transfusion

Vector-borne infectious diseases

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Transfusion‐transmitted babesiosis in the era of regional screening: Where are cases still emerging?

Paul Losco, Laura Tonnetti, Rebecca Townsend

February 17, 2026article en

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Transfusion

American Red Cross (US)

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Vector-borne infectious diseases

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Transfusion‐transmitted babesiosis in the era of regional screening: Where are cases still emerging? — Paul Losco, Laura Tonnetti, et al. · Transfusion (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS