AI Article Synopsis
- Drowned organ donors may carry environmental molds in their organs due to water exposure, which poses a risk during transplantation.
- Transplanting these contaminated organs can lead to serious mold infections in the recipients, potentially resulting in rapid health deterioration.
- The text discusses four severe cases in the U.S. where mold infections were likely derived from donor organs, emphasizing the need for vigilance among healthcare providers regarding these risks.
Article Abstract
Drowned organ donors can be exposed to environmental molds through the aspiration of water; transplantation of exposed organs can cause invasive mold infections in recipients. We describe 4 rapidly fatal cases of potentially donor-derived invasive mold infections in the United States, highlighting the importance of maintaining clinical suspicion for these infections in transplant recipients.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10310390 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.3201/eid2907.230524 | DOI Listing |
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