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Recipient screening prior to solid-organ transplantation.

Robin K Avery1

  • 1Department of Infectious Diseases and Transplant Center, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA. averyr@ccf.org

Clinical Infectious Diseases : an Official Publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America
|December 10, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Pre-transplant infectious disease screening is crucial for patient safety. It identifies infections, guides treatment, and informs vaccination strategies to reduce post-transplant risks.

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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Transplantation Medicine
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Pre-transplant infectious disease screening is a critical step in the organ transplantation process.
  • Identifying and treating occult infections before transplantation is essential for patient outcomes.
  • The pre-transplant period is vital for optimizing recipient health and reducing infectious complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the investigation of preexisting active and latent infections in potential transplant recipients.
  • To provide recommendations for pre-transplant immunization and patient education.
  • To highlight the importance of infectious disease screening in determining transplant eligibility and post-transplant management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature on pre-transplant infectious disease screening protocols.

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  • Outline of diagnostic approaches for various infectious agents (bacterial, mycobacterial, fungal, parasitic, viral).
  • Summary of recommendations for vaccination and risk-reduction education.

    • Main Results:

    • Screening can detect occult infections, influencing transplant candidacy and post-transplant care.
    • Pre-transplant immunization can enhance the recipient's immune status.
    • Education empowers patients to mitigate infectious risks post-transplantation.

    Conclusions:

    • Comprehensive infectious disease screening is paramount for successful transplantation.
    • Proactive management of infections and immunization status improves patient safety and outcomes.
    • Tailored prophylactic strategies and patient education are key components of pre-transplant care.