Transpl Infect Dis: COVID-19 survivors may be safe organ donors

The new coronavirus has been raging around the world for 18 months since it was first reported. While the virus poses a huge threat to human life, it has also profoundly affected the global healthcare system.

Many people who have been infected with the new coronavirus are also registered organ donors. Because there are so few cases, there are still many uncertainties about transplants from people who have recovered from COVID-19. So, should we just turn away recovered donors?

On June 7, Transplant Infectious Disease reported a case showing successful transplantation of both kidneys from a 52-year-old male donor. The donor had active COVID-19 disease, experienced persistent COVID-19 symptoms for 2 weeks, and tested positive on nasopharyngeal swab after recovery. Both transplant recipients had uneventful postoperative courses. This case highlights that COVID-19 recoverees may be safe organ donors.

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