2020 American Transplant Congress
Epidemiology of Invasive Candidiasis in Lung Transplant Recipients at a Large Transplant Center
*Purpose: Invasive candidiasis (IC) represents the most common fungal infection in lung transplant recipients (LTR) early post-transplant. Universal antifungal prophylaxis is frequently employed, which may…2020 American Transplant Congress
Epidemiology of Non-Aspergillus Mold in Lung Transplant Recipients at a Large Transplant Center
*Purpose: Invasive fungal infections (IFI) remain a significant cause of mortality among lung transplant recipients (LTR). The emergence of non-Aspergillus molds has become a concern…2020 American Transplant Congress
Isavuconazole (ISA) versus Voriconazole (VOR) Prophylaxis (px) in Lung Transplant Recipients (LTR)
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
*Purpose: IFI is a significant complication following lung transplant (LT). VOR was universal antifungal (AF) px in our LT program from 2004-09/2015, at which time…2020 American Transplant Congress
Risk Factors of Invasive Fungal Infections in Liver Transplantation: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
*Purpose: Invasive fungal infection (IFI) remains one of the most common infectious complications after solid organ transplantation. Liver transplant recipients (LTRs) have a higher mortality…2020 American Transplant Congress
Statin Use May Be Associated with Lower Risk of Invasive Aspergillosis in Lung Transplant Recipients
University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
*Purpose: Statins are competitive inhibitors of HMG-CoA reductase, that catalyses the conversion of HMG-CoA to mevalonate, which is involved in the synthesis of cholesterol in…2020 American Transplant Congress
Comparison of Oropharyngeal Candidiasis Outcomes in Renal Transplant Recipients Receiving Nystatin or No Antifungal Prophylaxis
Pharmacy, University of Michigan, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI
*Purpose: Oropharyngeal candidiasis (OC) rate in the absence of antifungal prophylaxis has been reported as low as 7.4% after renal transplant. Due to perceived low…2020 American Transplant Congress
Incidence of Oropharyngeal and Esophageal Candidiasis in Adult Kidney Transplant Recipients Receiving Nystatin versus No Prophylaxis
*Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the need for nystatin prophylaxis for oropharyngeal (OPC) and esophageal Candidiasis (EC) in adult kidney transplant…2020 American Transplant Congress
Invasive Mould Infection in Transplant Recipients with Influenza: A 5-Year Retrospective Review
University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
*Purpose: In non-transplant patients with severe influenza illness, an increased rate of invasive mould infection (IMI) has been noted possibly due to the local inflammatory…2020 American Transplant Congress
A Comparative Analysis of Mucormycosis in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients and Other Immunosuppressed Hosts Including Patients with Uncontrolled Diabetes
*Purpose: Mucormycosis is a rare disease that is associated with a high morbidity and mortality. It usually affects those with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (DM) and…2020 American Transplant Congress
Risk of Invasive Fungal Infection after Heart Transplantation
*Purpose: Invasive fungal infection (IFI) after heart transplantation is a feared complication associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Risk factors for invasive fungal infection after…
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