Citation

van der Vliet JA, Tidow G, Kootstra G, van Saene HF, Krom RA, Sloof MJ, Weening JJ, Tegzess AM, Meijer S, van Boven WP. Br. J. Surg. 1980; 67(8): 596-598.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1980, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

7000231

Abstract

In cadaveric organ transplantation there is a risk of transfer of infectious agents from donor to recipient. The consequences can be fatal for immunosuppressed recipients. This is illustrated by a case history in which an infection with the fungus Monosporium apiospermum was transferred from a donor to two cadaveric kidney recipients, of whom one died and the other survived with the loss of the graft. These events led to a review of the literature to determine methods of demonstrating possible contamination of donor organs. Analysis of the case history of potential donors, a history taken from relatives or the family doctor, autopsy and laboratory examinations are considered useful. Victims of drowning, patients with severe burns and patients who have been ventilated for a long time are high risk donors.

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