Abstract |
In renal allograft recipients, infection disease complications remain an important cause of morbidity and mortality during the post-transplant period. This complication occurs more frequently from 1 to 6 months after transplant. The epidemiology of infection during the postoperative period is less well characterized, because recipients routinely reside at home. We describe a case of late onset Candida albicans and HSV-1 esophagitis, and Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia, that occurs 9 years after renal transplantation in a patient with severe CD4+ T-lymphocytopenia and hypogammaglobulinaemia. We underline the importance of monitoring immunosuppressive therapy in these patients and the usefulness of prophylaxis against P. carinii pneumonia
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Authors | Sabrina Morosi, Giuseppe Vittorio Luigi De Socio, Maurizio Fiorio, Giuliano Stagni |
Journal | Le infezioni in medicina
(Infez Med)
Vol. 12
Issue 2
Pg. 136-8
(Jun 2004)
ISSN: 1124-9390 [Print] Italy |
PMID | 15316301
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Agammaglobulinemia
(etiology)
- Aged
- Bacteremia
(microbiology)
- CD4 Lymphocyte Count
- Fatal Outcome
- Glomerulonephritis, Membranoproliferative
(surgery)
- Heart Failure
(etiology)
- Humans
- Immunocompromised Host
- Immunosuppressive Agents
(adverse effects, therapeutic use)
- Kidney Transplantation
- Lymphopenia
(etiology)
- Male
- Opportunistic Infections
(etiology)
- Pneumonia, Pneumocystis
(etiology)
- Postoperative Complications
(microbiology)
- Pseudomonas Infections
(etiology, microbiology)
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