Guidance

West Nile virus and solid organ transplantation: SaBTO statement

SaBTO advice for when an organ donor is found to have been infected with West Nile virus.

• From: Department of Health and Social Care
• Published: 30 July 2013

Applies to England

Documents

SaBTO position statement: West Nile virus and solid organ transplantation

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This Advisory Committee on the Safety of Blood, Tissues and Organs (SaBTO) position statement provides information on the West Nile virus and its transmission, and what should be done if a donor whose organs have been transplanted is found to have been infected with the virus.

Published 30 July 2013