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Infected Tissue Transplant

Infected Tissue Transplant: "Although they say the risk from the infected tissue is low, the FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that anyone receiving a transplant of the questionable tissue be screened for certain communicable diseases, including HIV-1 and 2 (the viruses that cause AIDS), hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, and syphilis.

No adverse reactions related to a transplant of the infected tissue have been reported to FDA. However, some recipients of the infected tissue may have an increased risk of infections. The actual infectious risk is unknown.

The FDA has certain requirements concerning donor eligibility to ensure donors of transplanted tissue are free of infections that may be transmitted to recipients. These include a review of the donor's medical history and other factors, a physical assessment of the donor, and testing for relevant communicable diseases."

posted by nattietodd @ 7:13 AM