Post-acute sequelae following Omicron COVID-19 in transplant recipients: a population-based cohort study

Dec 4, 2025American journal of transplantation : official journal of the American Society of Transplantation and the American Society of Transplant Surgeons

Long-term symptoms after Omicron COVID-19 in organ transplant patients

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Abstract

Among 1,890 transplant recipients with SARS-CoV-2, overall risks for post-acute conditions were not significantly higher compared to 1,482 test-negative individuals.

  • The study looked at health outcomes after Omicron infection in transplant recipients.
  • Increased risks of post-acute autoimmune and neurological conditions were noted in transplant recipients compared to test-negatives.
  • The excess burden from these conditions was modest, with 5.58 cases per 1,000 for autoimmune and 19.82 cases per 1,000 for neurological issues.
  • Risks of post-acute conditions remained elevated in untreated COVID-19 cases, but not in treated cases.
  • Vaccination and boosting against COVID-19 continue to be important for this population.

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