Donor Characteristics and Regional Differences in the Utilization of HCV-Positive Donors in Liver Transplantation
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.27551
Abstract: Key Points Question What are the clinical characteristics of donors who are positive for hepatitis C virus (HCV), and how are these donors utilized across the United States? Findings This cross-sectional study found that HCV-positive… read more here.
Keywords: donor characteristics; characteristics regional; hcv positive; utilization hcv ... See more keywords
Transplantation of hearts from SARS-CoV-2 positive donors.
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DOI: 10.1002/ehf2.14389
Abstract: Incidence of SARS-CoV-2 remains high in the population. Consequently, an increasing percentage of reported organ donors are also SARS-CoV-2 positive. Although donors may not have experienced COVID-19-related symptoms, there is a chance of unnoticed cardiovascular… read more here.
Keywords: cov positive; transplantation hearts; hearts sars; positive donors ... See more keywords
Transplantation of Livers From Viremic Hepatitis C Virus–Positive Donors Into Hepatitis C Virus–Negative Recipients
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DOI: 10.1002/hep.30106
Abstract: I have read with interest the paper by Dr. Bari et al. reporting on the use of livers from hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibody–positive, nucleic acid test– negative (nonviremic) donors into HCV negative recipients and… read more here.
Keywords: use; treatment; hcv negative; negative recipients ... See more keywords
Hepatitis C–Positive Donors in Cardiac Transplantation: Problems and Opportunities
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DOI: 10.1007/s11897-020-00466-y
Abstract: Purpose of Review With the growing need for donor hearts and longer transplant waiting lists, there is a growing interest in expanding the donor pool by reconsidering previously excluded donor candidates. There has been an… read more here.
Keywords: hepatitis; donor; donor hearts; transplantation ... See more keywords
Detection of Neoehrlichia mikurensis DNA in blood donors in southeastern Sweden
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DOI: 10.1080/23744235.2022.2087732
Abstract: Abstract Background The tick-borne bacterium Neoehrlichia mikurensis can cause persistent asymptomatic bloodstream infections, but transfusion-mediated transmission has not been reported. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of N. mikurensis in blood donors, and recipients… read more here.
Keywords: blood donors; mikurensis; neoehrlichia mikurensis; detection ... See more keywords
Transplantation of organs from SARS‐CoV‐2‐positive donors: Preliminary experience from Spain
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DOI: 10.1111/tid.14008
Abstract: The utilization of non‐lung organs from deceased donors with a positive polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) at the time of donation can be lifesaving, although the safety of… read more here.
Keywords: cov positive; transplantation organs; organs sars; positive donors ... See more keywords
Liver transplantation from HCV RNA-positive donors in the era of interferon-free HCV therapeutics: a re-examination of the situation.
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DOI: 10.23736/s1121-421x.16.02347-3
Abstract: Although the availability of donor organs is limited, liver grafts from HCV-positive donors remained yet an obstacle, primarily because of limited therapeutic options for HCV reinfection and lower rates of graft and patient survival. However,… read more here.
Keywords: interferon free; treatment; hcv; liver transplantation ... See more keywords