Molecular evidence of transfusion risk: first report of Oropouche Virus in asymptomatic blood donors in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Key Points

• To investigate the presence of Oropouche Virus in blood donors to assess transfusion risk.
• Sampling asymptomatic blood donors in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
• Molecular analysis to detect Oropouche Virus.
• Presentation at the International Symposium on Immunobiologicals.
• Detection of Oropouche Virus in blood samples from asymptomatic donors.
• Implications for transfusion safety highlighted.