Abstract
Tuberculosis infection has been a relatively rare complication after lung transplantation. However, as more countries in which Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection remains endemic embark on lung transplant programs, the occurrence of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis after transplantation is a genuine threat. We report the first case of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in a double-lung transplant recipient who probably acquired the disease from the donor. We discuss the problems in clinical management of post-transplant tuberculosis infection and of drug-resistance.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Antitubercular Agents / therapeutic use
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Drug Therapy, Combination
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Female
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Humans
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Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
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Lung Transplantation*
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Radiography
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Tissue Donors
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Tuberculosis, Multidrug-Resistant / diagnostic imaging
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Tuberculosis, Multidrug-Resistant / drug therapy
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Tuberculosis, Multidrug-Resistant / epidemiology*
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Tuberculosis, Multidrug-Resistant / transmission
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Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / diagnostic imaging
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Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / drug therapy
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Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / epidemiology*
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Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / transmission
Substances
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Antitubercular Agents
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Immunosuppressive Agents