Researchers solve mystery of deadly transplant infection
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 - 12:50
in Health & Medicine
After the death of a patient, a thoracic surgeon has determined the possible cause of a rare infection, likely saving lives of future lung transplant patients. Lungs are one of the most difficult organs to transplant because unlike other organs, lungs are exposed to the external atmospheric elements during normal respiration, leading to possible infection and damage.