Table III.
Characteristics of Microbial Pathogens Threatening the Blood and Factor Concentrate Supply and Resistance to Inactivation
| Virus | Genome | Lipid enveloped | Size (nm) | S/D resistant | Heat resistant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PB19 | DNA | No | 20–25 | Yes | Yes |
| TTV | DNA | No | 30–50 | Yes | Yes |
| HAV | RNA | No | 27 | Yes | No |
| HBV | DNA | Yes | 42 | No | No |
| AFV | RNA | Yes | 100–120 | No | No |
| HCV | RNA | Yes | 36–65 | No | No |
| HGV (GBV‐C) | RNA | Yes | 40–60 | No | No |
| HIV1 | RNA | Yes | 80–100 | No | No |
| SARS‐CoV | RNA | Yes | 80–160 | No | No |
| SEN | RNA | Yes | 150–350 | No | No |
| WNV | RNA | Yes | 50 | No | No |
| Prions | Neither | No | — | Yes | Yes |
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