Leptospirosis is considered infectious but is not transmitted from person to person. Generally, a disease like this is caused by an infectious agent and not spread between people.Leptospirosis, although infectious, is not a genetic disease. It is not caused by a defective or abnormal gene.enerally, a disease like this is caused by an infectious agent and not spread between people. Leptospirosis, although infectious, is not a genetic disease. It is not caused by a defective or abnormal gene.
Blood transfusions, pregnancy, previous transplant(s) or a current infection can cause your immune system to be more aggressive. Crossmatch Testing â When a kidney is available, your blood and the blood of the donor kidney are tested. With a negative crossmatch, (no reaction) you are compatible with the donor. A positive crossmatch (reaction) the kidney will not work for you because it is incompatible.
Q. What might rule out someone as a kidney donor? A. A history of heart disease, chronic lung or liver disease, kidney disease, hypertension, diabetes, cancer or untreated psychiatric disease is usually a contraindication to donating (i.e. the donor candidate is ruled out). Smoking, obesity and other health issues are considered on an individual basis.