DONOR-TO-HOST TRANSMISSION OF MYCOPLASMA-HOMINIS IN LUNG ALLOGRAFT RECIPIENTS

Mycoplasma hominis is a significant pathogen in immunocompromised host s, particularly organ transplant recipients, We describe two recipient s of lung allografts from the same donor who had M. hominis pleuropulm onary infection during the immediate postoperative period, The most li kely source of infection in these cases was the donor's respiratory tr act, The slow-growing pinpoint colonies formed by M. hominis on routin e bacterial culture medium may be easily overlooked and should be subc ultured to mycoplasmal medium for definitive identification, The recom mended management of this infection consists of drainage and antimicro bial therapy with tetracycline, clindamycin, or a fluoroquinolone, Thi s report highlights the potential for M. hominis to be transmitted fro m donor to recipient during organ transplantation.