Risks of Infectious Disease in Xenotransplantation
Jay A. Fishman
Abstract
Xenotransplantation is a potential solution to the shortage of transplantable human organs. The author discusses the benefits and infectious risks of xenotransplantation and possible protocols for future use.
Topics & Concepts
XenotransplantationEconomic shortageInfectious disease (medical specialty)Risk analysis (engineering)Intensive care medicineMedicineDiseaseTransplantationPathologyInternal medicinePhilosophyGovernment (linguistics)LinguisticsXenotransplantation and immune responseOrgan Transplantation Techniques and Outcomes