Is there a risk in contracting CJD from organ transplant surgery?
The risk of contracting CJD from organ transplants is uncertain, but believed to be small. Unfortunately, a transplant usually has to be done before a full post-mortem examination of the donor can be completed, so this risk cannot be completely eliminated. However, if a potential donor is suspected of having CJD their tissues and organs would not be used for transplantation. Note also that there is a risk of infection in any transplant.
