2015 American Transplant Congress
Preemptive Therapy for Cytomegalovirus Disease in Liver Transplant Recipients-A Single Center Experience
1Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL; 2Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Boston, MA.
Background: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common opportunistic infection after liver transplantation and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. There are two strategies for preventing…2015 American Transplant Congress
Toxoplasmosis Post-Kidney Or Liver Transplantation: A Serie of Cases
Toxoplasmosis is a rare complication post-SOT, occurring mostly in D+/R- mismatch. However, in highly endemic areas, the disease occurs predominantly in R+ under post-tx immunosuppressive…2015 American Transplant Congress
Incidence, Risk Factors, and Outcomes of Hospitalized Urinary Tract Infections in Kidney Transplant Recipients
Multi-Organ Transplant Program, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common complications in kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) due to their immunocompromised state. Severe infections often lead to hospitalizations and…2015 American Transplant Congress
Late Recurrent UTIs in Kidney Transplant Patients: Risk Factors , Microbiologic and Antibiotic Resistance Patterns
Background: Urinary tract infections (UTI) are the most common infection among kidney transplant (KT) patients and are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Most studies…2015 American Transplant Congress
Return to Work and Occupational Infection Risks in Transplant Recipients
Background: Counseling is commonly provided to transplant recipients who are planning to return to work, regarding potential infection risks in the workplace. However, the nature…2015 American Transplant Congress
Screening for West Nile Virus in California: Resolving IgM Anti-WNV in the Area With Dengue Seroprevalence
West Nile Virus (WNV) symptoms develop 2-15 days after exposure with a short period of viremia (6-7 days). It is possible to detect WNV in…2015 American Transplant Congress
Analysis of In-Vitro Effects of Immunosuppression on NK Cell Subsets in the Presence of Cytomegalovirus
Background: NK cells may play an important role in the control of CMV replication post-transplant. NK cells can be divided into subsets based on surface…2015 American Transplant Congress
Impact of Early Urinary Tract Infections on Renal Graft Function
Barnes Jewish Hospital, St Louis, MO.
Purpose: Describe the incidence of early urinary tract infections (UTI) after renal transplantation at a large academic transplant center. Evaluate the impact of early UTIs…2015 American Transplant Congress
The Outcome of Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) Infection in Adult Solid Organ Transplant Population at a University Teaching Hospital
Transplant Surgery, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester, United Kingdom.
BACKGROUND:Over the last decade CPE infection has been reported globally and is now endemic in healthcare facilities in many countries. There has been no report…2015 American Transplant Congress
Outbreak of Pandemic Influenza A (H1N1pdm) in a Kidney Transplant Unit – The Protective Effect of Vaccination
Background: Seasonal influenza vaccination is recommended for patients with end-stage renal disease, although the efficacy of the vaccination among these patients is unknown. We characterize…
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