Transfusion-Transmitted Hepatitis A Virus, France, 2018

Abstract

We report a transfusion-transmitted hepatitis A virus infection in an immunocompromised patient in France, detected shortly after a transfusion of pathogen-reduced pooled platelets. This case raises questions about the efficacy of donor screening methods. Additional safety measures, such as routine donation screening, should be considered.

Keywords

• hepatitis A
• viruses
• blood donor
• blood transfusion
• hemovigilance
• screening