Screening for SARS-CoV-2 in potential deceased organ donors

Authors: Ushiro-Lumb, Ines ;

Callaghan, Chris J. ;

Parmar, Jasvir;

Olsburgh, Jonathon;

Berman, Marius;

Currie, Ian;

Forsythe, John;

Gardiner, Dale

Source: American Journal of Transplantation

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Abstract

We read with interest the case report by Kaul and colleagues detailing a proven case of transmission of SARS-CoV-2 from a lung donor with a negative nasopharyngeal swab (NPS) to a recipient in the United States. A surgeon who reported possible exposure to the patient’s respiratory secretions, but none of the other staff involved, also became infected.

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Ushiro-Lumb, I., Callaghan, C., Parmar, J., Olsburgh, J., Berman, M., Currie, I., Forsythe, J. & Gardiner, D. 2021, 'Screening for SARS-CoV-2 in potential deceased organ donors', American Journal of Transplantation, 21(9), pp. 3204-3205. https://doi.org/10.1111/ajt.16577

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/ajt.16577

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