Infectious complications of lung transplantation

  1. B.D. Alexander1,*,
  2. Victor F. Tapson2

Article first published online: 23 DEC 2001

DOI: 10.1034/j.1399-3062.2001.003003128.x

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Transplant Infectious Disease

Transplant Infectious Disease

Volume 3, Issue 3, pages 128–137, September 2001

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Alexander, B. and Tapson, V. F. (2001), Infectious complications of lung transplantation. Transplant Infectious Disease, 3: 128–137. doi: 10.1034/j.1399-3062.2001.003003128.x

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  1. 1

    Division of Infectious Diseases

  2. 2

    Division of Pulmonary/Critical Care, Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA

*Barbara D. Alexander, MD DUMC Box 3038 116G CARL Building Research Drive Duke University Medical Center Durham, NC 27710 USA Tel: +919 660 0065 Fax: +919 684 8519 e-mail: alexa011@mc.duke.edu

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 23 DEC 2001
  2. Article first published online: 23 DEC 2001
  3. Received 4 December 2000, revised, accepted for publication 27 March 2001

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Keywords:

  • lung transplantation;
  • infection

Abstract: Lung transplantation is associated with a high incidence of infection which directly impacts the morbidity and mortality associated with the procedure. In addition, these infections may also have immunologic consequences that play a role in the evolution of lung injury syndromes, resulting in earlier loss of graft than otherwise would be expected to occur. Although bacteria are responsible for the majority of infections following lung transplantation, fungal infections are associated with the highest mortality. This paper is an overview of the major infectious complications encountered in the lung transplant population. The epidemiology, prophylaxis, and treatment of infections following lung transplantation are critical areas for continued research.

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