Article ; Online: Infectious Complications in Lung Transplant Recipients.
2022 Volume 32, Issue 2, Page(s) 211–220
Abstract: Infection remains a common cause of death throughout the lifespan of a lung transplant recipient. The increased susceptibility of lung transplant recipients is multifactorial including exposure of the graft to the external environment, impaired ... ...
| Abstract | Infection remains a common cause of death throughout the lifespan of a lung transplant recipient. The increased susceptibility of lung transplant recipients is multifactorial including exposure of the graft to the external environment, impaired mucociliary clearance, and high levels of immunosuppression. Long-term outcomes in lung transplant recipients remain poor compared with other solid organ transplants largely due to deaths from infections and chronic allograft dysfunction. Antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral prophylaxis may be used after lung transplantation to target a number of different opportunistic infections for varying durations of time. The first-month posttransplant is most commonly characterized by nosocomial infections and donor-derived infections. Following the first month to the first 6 months after transplant-a period of intense immunosuppression-is associated with opportunistic infections. While immunosuppression is reduced after the first year posttransplant, infection remains a risk with community-acquired and rarer infectious agents. Clinicians should be vigilant for infection at all time points after transplant. The use of patient-tailored prophylaxis and treatments help ensure graft and patient survival. |
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| MeSH term(s) | Humans ; Lung ; Opportunistic Infections/etiology ; Organ Transplantation ; Tissue Donors ; Transplant Recipients |
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2022-01-31 |
| Publishing country | United States |
| Document type | Journal Article ; Review |
| ZDB-ID | 2149218-9 |
| ISSN | 1558-5069 ; 1547-4127 |
| ISSN (online) | 1558-5069 |
| ISSN | 1547-4127 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2021.12.002 |
| Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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