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Bernie Kosar Rehospitalized With E. Coli Blood Poisoning Weeks After Liver Transplant

The 62-year-old reports feeling better, with plans to remain hospitalized through the week.

Overview

  • Kosar said on X that he is back in the hospital with an E. coli bloodstream infection, marking his third admission since his Nov. 17 transplant.
  • He underwent a five-hour liver transplant performed by Dr. Zoe Lewis at University Hospitals and was discharged on Nov. 24.
  • He was briefly re-admitted on Nov. 30 and released on Dec. 2, with no additional details provided at the time.
  • Post-transplant care includes frequent blood testing to monitor for infection and rejection, according to his surgical team.
  • A GoFundMe organized for his medical expenses has surpassed $173,000, and Kosar donated $25,000 to the family of donor Bryce Dunlap.