1 The likelihood of contracting infections from a blood transfusion is very low (varies with the infectious agent from 1 in 350,000 to 1 in 1 million), but can occur.  Transfusion of your own blood (autologous) is the safest method but requires planning ahead and not all patients are eligible.
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