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COVID-19 and Transplant Patients

Transplants | Last Active: Mar 6, 2021 | Replies (459)

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@rosemarya

Hi, to all of me dear fellow transplant patients. Yes, "dear" because each of you is very close to my heart and in my thoughts. We have entered a journey that we never expected due the the coronavirus pandemic. As a mentor, I sincerely want to thank you for the powerful messages of support that you are sharing with other transplant patients on Mayo Connect. You are an inspiration. You are strength. You are hope.. .I would love to hear from you! How are you getting along?

As for myself, I am reading that some areas are in discussions about reopening and easing some restrictions. That brings fear to me and I am guessing to a lot of you too. So here is a bit of promising information that I would like to share in a video Q&A.
Dr. Gregory Poland, an infectious diseases expert and director of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group, answers questions about the two tests, who should take them, and how they will help scientists and researchers better understand this virus.


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@rosemarya Yesterday I noticed that very few people were wearing masks, when I stopped at a grocery store in the town closest to us. Very disappointing. I remain, like you and many others no doubt, concerned that a lackadaisical attitude may contribute to a longer disease cycle and reinfection in populations. I understand that some states are opting for "soft opening" of several things like stores and beauty salons, which I personally do not think is a good idea.

I am encouraging my husband to get tested for the antigens, to see if the severe respiratory infection he had in late January/early February, was actually COVID-19. It would be helpful knowledge.
Ginger

@rosemarya Very informative video, but what I wonder is, if a person has antibodies, can they be a carrier and possibly infect other people? That question is not explicitly answered but it does seem to be implied by saying a person with immunity can return to work, etc. I would love a more definitive answer for that though.
JK