SARS-CoV-2 Infections among Recent Organ Recipients, March-May 2020, United States

TitleSARS-CoV-2 Infections among Recent Organ Recipients, March-May 2020, United States
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2021
AuthorsJones JM, Kracalik I, Rana MM, Nguyen A, Keller BC, Mishkin A, Hoopes C, Kaleekal T, Humar A, Vilaro J, Im G, Smith L, Justice A, Leaumont C, Lindstrom S, Whitaker B, La Hoz RM, Michaels MG, Klassen D, Kuhnert W, Basavaraju SV
Volume27
Issue2
Pagination2
Date PublishedFeb
Abstract

We conducted public health investigations of 8 organ transplant recipients who tested positive for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection. Findings suggest the most likely source of transmission was community or healthcare exposure, not the organ donor. Transplant centers should educate transplant candidates and recipients about infection prevention recommendations.
DOI10.3201/eid2702.204046
Alternate JournalEmerg Infect Dis
Notify Library Reference ID4909