Cadaver donor screening for infectious agents in solid organ transplantation.

TitleCadaver donor screening for infectious agents in solid organ transplantation.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2000
AuthorsDelmonico FL
JournalClin Infect Dis
Volume31
Issue3
Pagination781 - 6
Date PublishedSep
ISSN1058-4838
Accession Number11017830
KeywordsCadaver, Cytomegalovirus Infections, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Humans, Organ Transplantation, Tissue Banks, Tissue Donors, Virus Diseases
Abstract

The transmission of infection by a cadaver donor organ can result not only in loss of the allograft but also in death of the immunosuppressed recipient. Despite the shortage of cadaver organ donors, every donor must be evaluated thoroughly for the potential transmission of infectious disease, because the consequences of the organ donor events can have a profound effect on the transplant outcome. This review summarizes current knowledge about serological screening of organ donors to determine the suitability of organs from cadaver donors for transplantation.

DOI10.1086/314000
Notify Library Reference ID423

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