Risks Posed to Corneal Transplant Recipients by COVID-19-Affected Donors

Risks Posed to Corneal Transplant Recipients by COVID-19-Affected Donors

Abstract The recent emergence of the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and its resultant human disease, COVID-19, will likely have a significant impact on the corneal tissue donor pool. Current recommendations from the United States and global eye bank associations c...

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Main Authors: Jordan D. Desautels, Majid Moshirfar, Tanisha Martheswaran, Kathryn M. Shmunes, Yasmyne C. Ronquillo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Adis, Springer Healthcare 2020-05-01
Series:Ophthalmology and Therapy
Subjects:
Cornea donation
Corneal transplant
Coronavirus
COVID-19
Penetrating keratoplasty
SARS-Cov-2
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s40123-020-00254-w

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https://doi.org/10.1007/s40123-020-00254-w

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