Unknown Which statement regarding transmission of viral illness through homologous blood transfusion is true? A The most common viral agent transmitted via blood transfusion is HIV B Blood is routinely tested for CMV because CMV infection is often fatal C The most frequent infectious complication of blood transfusion continues to be viral meningitis D Up to 10% of those who develop post transfusion hepatitis will develop cirrhosis or hepatoma or both. 💡 Explanation Which statement regarding transmission of viral illness through homologous blood transfusion is true? ✓ Correct Answer: D. Up to 10% of those who develop post transfusion hepatitis will develop cirrhosis or hepatoma or both.