| Literature DB >> 27852682 |
Adam Baghban1, Marwan Mikheal Azar2, Raffaele Mario Bernardo1, Maricar Malinis1,3.
Abstract
Mycobacterium tuberculosis presents unique challenges in the peritransplant period. Here, we describe a case of disseminated tuberculosis following renal transplantation with alemtuzumab induction immunosuppression in a patient with remotely treated pulmonary tuberculosis and ongoing risk factors for re-infection. We also review the available literature regarding the prevalence of tuberculosis infection following solid organ transplant and management of high-risk patients, including the role for isoniazid preventative therapy. 2016 BMJ Publishing Group Ltd.Entities:
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27852682 PMCID: PMC5129162 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2016-217998
Source DB: PubMed Journal: BMJ Case Rep ISSN: 1757-790X