Recommendations for screening of donor and recipient prior to solid organ transplantation and to minimize transmission of donor–derived infections. (September 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Len, O.; Garzoni, C.; Lumbreras, C.; Molina, I.; Meije, Y.; Pahissa, A.; Grossi, P.
• Is Part Of: Clinical microbiology and infection. Volume 20(2014:Jul.)Supplement 7
• Page Start: 10
• Page End: 18
• Publication Date: 2014-09
• Subjects: Donation -- donor -- donor derived infection -- transplantation -- transmission recipient -- screening; Medical microbiology -- Periodicals; Diagnostic microbiology -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Infection -- Periodicals; 616.01
• DOI: 10.1111/1469-0691.12557
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1198-743X

Abstract

Abstract: In the context of solid organ transplantation, screening of recipients and organ donors is crucial, and should be performed with great rigour to minimize the reactivation or the risk of transmission of certain infectious processes. This review aims to update understanding of the possible pathologies involved, as well as of emerging infections that, as a result of globalization, are gaining increasing prominence on a daily basis.