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MI Man Died Of Rabies After Kidney Transplant: New Details Emerge - Patch

A Michigan man died of rabies following a kidney transplant, with new details emerging about the case. This type of donor-derived disease transmission event has direct implications for OPOs regarding donor screening protocols, infectious disease testing requirements, and potential regulatory scrutiny. OPOs should review their infectious disease risk assessment procedures and ensure compliance with OPTN policies on unexpected disease transmission reporting.