2015 American Transplant Congress
Reduced Urinary Uromodulin (UMOD)-Levels Are associated With Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) After Renal Transplantion
Nephrology, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.
Background:Urinary tract infection (UTI) following renal transplantation remains the most common post transplant bacterial infection and appears to be closely linked to reduced allograft and…2015 American Transplant Congress
A Retrospective Study to Describe the Epidemiology and Outcomes of Opportunistic Infections After Solid Organ Transplantation
Background: Solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients are at increased risk for infections due to their complex medical conditions and use of immunosuppressive therapies. Despite significant…2015 American Transplant Congress
Recurrent Cytomegalovirus Infection After Solid Organ Transplant
University Health Network, Toronto, Canada.
Background:Cytomegalovirus is a common opportunistic infection after transplant. Relapse may occur after treatment of the initial episode of viremia or disease and secondary prophylaxis is…2015 American Transplant Congress
Outcomes Associated With Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella Pneumoniae (CRKP) in Solid Organ Transplant (SOT) Recipients
Background: Infection with CRKP is emerging as an important challenge among SOT recipients. Our study aims to describe the epidemiology and clinical outcomes associated with…2015 American Transplant Congress
Utilization of Increased Risk Donors in a Canadian Multi-Organ Transplant Program
Background: Due to a shortage of organ donors and increasing mortality on the wait list, marginal donors, including those at increased risk for blood borne…2015 American Transplant Congress
Prophylaxis of Post-Renal Transplant Urinary Tract Infection With Fosfomycin Trometamol. A Controlled, Randomized Clinical Trial. (Intermediate Analysis)
Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most frequent infection during post-transplant (pTR) follow-up. Aim: To compare the incidence of UTI during the first 6…2015 American Transplant Congress
Risk Factors for Infections After Transplant in a Prospective Cohort Study Including Incompatible Kidney Transplant Recipients
Background: Infectious morbidity is a cumulative function of recurrent events. Historically, data collection has depended on time-to-event analyses, variable definitions, and retrospective data. To better…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…
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