Donor‐derived infections: The Swiss perspective

Abstract

AbstractWhile Switzerland has not yet established a systematic approach, the small size of the country and the intensive collaboration between the transplant infectious disease teams facilitate a rapid communication once a donor‐derived infection is suspected. Critical information regarding donor infections is shared rapidly, and appropriate measures are discussed. The long‐term observational Swiss Transplant Cohort Study, which includes >92% of all solid organ recipients collects all relevant infectious disease episodes and facilitates detection of patterns of potential donor‐derived infection.