Is serological evidence of infection with syphilis a contraindication to kidney donation? Case report and review of the literature

TitleIs serological evidence of infection with syphilis a contraindication to kidney donation? Case report and review of the literature
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication1987
AuthorsGibel LJ, Sterling W, Hoy W, Harford A
JournalThe Journal of urology
Volume138
Issue5
Pagination1226 - 7
Date PublishedNov
Type of ArticleCase Reports Review
ISSN0022-5347 (Print) 0022-5347 (Linking)
Accession Number3312642
Keywords*Kidney Transplantation, *Syphilis Serodiagnosis, *Tissue Donors, Adult, Female, Humans, Syphilis / transmission
Abstract

We report successful transplantation of kidneys from a cadaveric donor with serological evidence of syphilis and no transmission of the disease. Existing guidelines prohibiting the use of serologically positive donors and experience with other forms of iatrogenic transmission of syphilis are reviewed. Specific guidelines for the use of serologically positive donors are proposed.

Alternate JournalJ Urol
Notify Library Reference ID584

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