Rev Esp Quimioter 2019; 32(Suppl. 2):69-72

Infection in the process of organ donation  

OSCAR LEN ABAD

The difference between demand and supply has led transplant organizations to look for marginal donors, including those who could transmit infections to their recipients. This potential risk must be thoroughly evaluated to optimize the use of such organs without increasing the incidence of graft dysfunction and the morbidity and mortality of the recipient. This article aims to provide a general and up-to-date overview of this issue.

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