Guidelines on the Risk for Transmission of Infectious Agents During Xenotransplants
1995
Guidelines on the Risk for Transmission of Infectious Agents During Xenotransplants
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Author Information
Author(s): Louisa E. Chapman
Primary Institution: National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Conclusion
Public health guidelines for minimizing the risk of infectious agents in xenotransplantation are being developed.
Supporting Evidence
- Public health guidelines for human-to-human transplantation exist.
- Guidelines for xenotransplantation are being developed by CDC, FDA, and NIH.
- A provisional draft of these guidelines will be published in the Federal Register.
Takeaway
Scientists are working on rules to keep people safe from germs when using animal organs for transplants.
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