Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on transplantation
Date
2020-09
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Medpharm
Abstract
The evolving epidemic has led to reduced activities in organ donation and transplantation across South Africa. Similarly, transplantation programmes have been suspended in other countries because of scarce resources (especially ICU beds) and concerns regarding immunosuppressive induction regimens.
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CITATION: Steyn, E and Al-Benna, S. 2020. Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on transplantation. South African Journal of Surgery, 58 (3):128-129, doi: 10.17159/2078-5151/2020/v58n3a3348
The original publication is available at: http://www.scielo.org.za
The original publication is available at: http://www.scielo.org.za
Keywords
Transplantation of organs, tissues, etc., COVID-19 -- Patients -- Mortality, Patients -- Safety measures, Medical personnel -- Safety measures, Community health
Citation
Steyn, E and Al-Benna, S. 2020. Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on transplantation. South African Journal of Surgery, 58 (3):128-129, doi: 10.17159/2078-5151/2020/v58n3a3348