Donor-derived mold infections in lung transplant recipients: The importance of active surveillance.

ABSTRACT: Unexpected donor-derived fungal infections represent a rare but potentially fatal complication in lung transplant (Tx) recipients. Timely communication of the results of donor cultures and prompt treatment of recipients are crucial to mitigate the consequences of donor-derived transmissions. In this prospective cohort study, all consecutive patients who underwent lung transplantation from 2015 to 2022 were included. In December 2015, a Local Active Surveillance System has been implemented to provide biovigilance of donor culture results and optimize recipients' management. The aim of this study is to investigate the incidence of unexpected, mold-positive cultures among lung donors and the rate of transmission to recipients. Furthermore, management strategies and outcome of recipients with

SUBMITTER: Mularoni A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11578279 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature