Abstract
Infections after kidney transplant in children remain a significant problem. Infections can be viral (Epstein-Barr virus, cytomegalovirus, and BK virus), bacterial (urinary tract infections, wound infections, and pneumonia), or fungal (candidiasis and Pneumocystis jirovecii, formerly Pneumocystis carinii); all can have a significant negative impact on graft survival. Infections are typically defined as early (0-30 days posttransplant), intermediate (1-6 months posttransplant), or late (> 6 months posttransplant) depending on how far after transplant they occur. Here, we will review some of the common infections in children postkidney transplant.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 106-112 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1 Sep 2016 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- allograft rejection
- opportunistic infections
- renal transplantation
- viral infectious
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