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Nontuberculous mycobacteria in solid organ transplant

Shweta Anjan, Michele I. Morris

Current Opinion in Organ Transplantation · 2019

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Summary

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are emerging pathogens of concern especially in solid organ transplant candidates and recipients. This review aims to address diagnostic challenges, new and emerging treatment options, and infection prevention. RECENT FINDINGS: The incidence of NTM infections in transplant candidates and recipients is rising. The infection prevalence of these environmental pathogens varies geographically by species with a coastal predominance. Although existing guidelines from the American Thoracic Society, Infectious Diseases Society of America, and British Thoracic Society provide recommendations for diagnosis and management, they do not fully address the subtle nuances and challenges faced in managing infections in immunocompromised transplant recipie

Subject
Pesticides, contaminants & food safety
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
System type
Other
DOI
10.1097/mot.0000000000000665
Catalogue ID
SNmojj1ony-aqi7gz
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