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The tell-tale hearts: Donor-derived invasive fungal infections among orthotopic heart transplant recipients

This case report describes two rare instances where fungal infections were transmitted from organ donors to heart transplant recipients. One involved a Candida infection and the other involved Aspergillus fungus, both causing serious bloodstream and heart infections. The patients required extensive antifungal medications and multiple surgeries to survive their infections, though they experienced significant complications. These cases highlight the importance of careful screening of organ donors for undetected infections.

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