The Realities of Blood Transfusion Risks

This chapter explores a personal journey that underscores the critical importance of blood banking and transfusion safety, rooted in a disturbing medical experience. It delves into misconceptions surrounding blood transfusion risks, particularly the focus on HIV and emerging threats like the Zika virus while highlighting serious complications from bacterial contamination. The discussion emphasizes the need for vigilance and awareness of various infectious risks to ensure patient safety in transfusion practices.