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

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.

SUBMITTER: Jones JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7853574 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature