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The survey assessed respondent characteristics, donor screening and consultation practices, perceived barriers, proposed interventions, and free\u2010text responses. Likert\u2010scale items were summarized using mean \u00b1 standard deviation; free\u2010text responses were reviewed qualitatively.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Thirty\u2010three infectious diseases physicians completed the survey, corresponding to an estimated response rate of 66%. Most respondents were adult infectious diseases physicians (91%). Reported practices varied: 49% reported standardized written donor\u2010screening protocols, while infectious diseases consultation before donor acceptance occurred always in 33% and often in 30%. The highest\u2010ranked barriers were lack of standardized regional or national guidance, insufficient infection\u2010specific training for transplant coordinators, and absence of structured donor\u2010derived infection reporting systems. Priority interventions included structured donor\u2010derived infection reporting, improved rapid diagnostic capability, standardized donor screening protocols, and earlier infectious diseases involvement. Open\u2010ended responses highlighted gaps in pending microbiology follow\u2010up, post\u2010procurement notification, communication, multidisciplinary donor clearance, and diagnostic workflows.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      This GCC\u2010wide survey identifies perceived gaps in deceased donor infectious diseases risk assessment and highlights priorities for strengthening donor screening, communication, rapid diagnostics, coordinator training, and donor\u2010derived infection reporting. 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