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CURRENT INFECTIOUS DISEASE REPORTS
Volume 14, Issue 6, Pages 676-682Publisher
SPRINGER
DOI: 10.1007/s11908-012-0300-6
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Solid organ transplant; Donor derived infection
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Over the past decade, the solid organ transplant community has focused increased attention on unexpected transmission of infectious pathogens from organ donor to recipient. While unexpected donor-derived infections are relatively uncommon, recent cases of transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C to multiple recipients, as well as transmission of HIV from a living donor, have further increased interest in improving the safety of solid organ transplantation. This article will review the epidemiology and outcomes associated with unexpected donor-derived infection. Furthermore, the reporting and patient safety process will be discussed, as will preventative measures that can reduce the burden of donor-derived infection.
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