Pneumonia in Lung Transplant Recipients

Isabel      Otero; Maria      P. Sanjuan; Maria      del M. Fernandez-Marrube; Hector      Verea

doi:10.2174/157339810791526166

Abstract

Infections after lung transplantation are a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Bacteria, fungus and virus are the most common pathogens at the respiratory tract. This short review analyzes pneumonias in LTR with special emphasis on preventive strategies.

Keywords: Lung transplant, infection, pneumonia, prophylaxis

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