Reconciliation of Numerator and Denominator Used in Computation of Basic and Diluted Net Income Loss per Share (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Numerator for Basic and Diluted:
Net loss attributable to Cerus Corporation	$ (20,918)	$ (37,489)	$ (42,779)
Denominator:
Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding	184,563	180,270	176,545
Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding	184,563	180,270	176,545
Net loss per share attributable to Cerus Corporation
Basic	$ (0.11)	$ (0.21)	$ (0.24)
Diluted	$ (0.11)	$ (0.21)	$ (0.24)