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Transmission of disease from donor to recipient remains an inevitable consequence of solid organ transplantation. In fact, the intentional transmission of viruses such as cytomegalovirus is routine; management strategies reduce the negative consequences of these transmissions. Unexpected transmission of disease is much less common, complicating less than 1% of organ transplants. Nonetheless, consequences can be severe with significant recipient morbidity and mortality and the potential to reduce public trust in the safety of the organ procurement system. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.