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Tuberculosis in a solid-organ transplant recipient: modern-day implications.

Authors :
Jazrawi A
Jones M
Kfoury AG
Fisher PW
Gilbert EM
Bader F
Pombo D
Hanson KE
Stehlik J
Source :
The Journal of heart and lung transplantation : the official publication of the International Society for Heart Transplantation [J Heart Lung Transplant] 2009 Feb; Vol. 28 (2), pp. 191-3.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The clinical presentation and disease course of tuberculosis (TB) in a solid-organ transplant (SOT) recipient may be atypical and the risk of mortality is high. Herein we examine the role of the different tests used in diagnosis of TB and review the specifics of anti-mycobacterial therapy and the public health implications of TB in a SOT recipient.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1557-3117
Volume :
28
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Journal of heart and lung transplantation : the official publication of the International Society for Heart Transplantation
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
19201346
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healun.2008.11.005