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. 2019 Sep;33(9):e13548.
doi: 10.1111/ctr.13548. Epub 2019 Apr 29.

Screening of donor and candidate prior to solid organ transplantation-Guidelines from the American Society of Transplantation Infectious Diseases Community of Practice

Maricar Malinis  1 , Helen W Boucher  2 ; AST Infectious Diseases Community of Practice
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Screening of donor and candidate prior to solid organ transplantation-Guidelines from the American Society of Transplantation Infectious Diseases Community of Practice

Maricar Malinis et al. Clin Transplant. 2019 Sep.

Abstract

This updated section of the guideline from the Infectious Diseases Community of Practice of the American Society of Transplantation reviews the screening of donor and candidate prior to solid organ transplantation. Screening of donor and candidate is vital for optimizing post-transplant outcomes. Risk assessment based on detailed history and appropriate diagnostic evaluation is essential. Serologic screening for certain viral infections is important and aids in immunization counseling and risk mitigation of recipients. In addition to serology, nucleic acid testing for hepatitis B, hepatitis C and human immunodeficiency virus has been required for deceased and living donors. Certain endemic exposure may warrant additional evaluation beyond recommended standard testing. Diagnosed infection in the donor or recipient warrants treatment as well as additional testing and/or prophylaxis to mitigate risk for post-transplant complications. Certain infections in the immediate pre-transplant period may warrant delay of transplantation.

Keywords: candidate evaluation; donor evaluation; donor-derived infections; infection.

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