Open AccessThe solid organ transplant recipient with SARS-CoV-2 infection
Author(s) -
Justin Laracy,
Benjamin A. Miko,
Marcus R. Pereira
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
current opinion in organ transplantation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.832
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1531-7013
pISSN - 1087-2418
DOI - 10.1097/mot.0000000000000888
Subject(s) - pandemic , medicine , covid-19 , population , epidemiology , intensive care medicine , infection control , environmental health , disease , infectious disease (medical specialty)
The COVID-19 pandemic is a major challenge to global health, particularly among vulnerable populations. Here, we describe the emerging epidemiology and relevant data on treatment options for COVID-19. We discuss the implications of current knowledge for solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients.