Organ Recipient Dies From Rabies Contracted by Donor

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed that an organ recipient died from rabies, contracted from the transplant.

According to the CDC, the organ donor died in 2011, and their heart, kidneys, and liver were harvested for donation.

No test was done then for rabies, as it was not suspected as the cause of death.

It is extremely rare for rabies to take longer than three months to appear after exposure.

Officials say it is even rarer for it to be transmitted through organ donation.

The other three organ recipients are now being treated for rabies, and are expected to be fine.