Scedosporium aurianticum infection developed in 2 recipients of kidney transplants in India, acquired from the same deceased near-drowning donor. Given the substantial risk for death associated with Scedosporium infection among solid-organ transplant recipients, safety protocols for organ transplantation from nearly drowned donors should be thoroughly revaluated and refined.
Keywords: India; Scedosporium aurianticum; donor-derived fungal infection; fungi; kidney transplant recipients; near-drowning organ donor; pneumonia; respiratory infections; voriconazole.