U.S. Uterus Transplant Failed Due to Fungal Infection

The nation's first uterus transplant failed last month because of a fungal infection that affected the blood supply to the new organ, doctors announced Friday.

The transplant was performed in late February, but the donated uterus had to be removed on March 8th, just a day after the patient, 26-year old Lindsey McFarland, went public about the procedure. The infection was caused by Candida albicans, a common fungus that causes yeast infections. Dr.