Epidemiology and impact of bloodstream infections among kidney transplant recipients: A retrospective single ‐center experience

ConclusionsUrinary tract infection remains the commonest source of systemic infection among kidney transplant recipients and resistance to commonly used frontline antibiotics is common; thus, prevention and early detection are paramount. The appropriate choice of initial empirical antibiotic is vital to improve the outcome. Each unit needs to understand the epidemiology of organisms causing BSI in their transplant patients and their antibiotic susceptibilities.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Transplant Infectious Disease - October 1, 2017 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Ali M. Shendi, Gabriel Wallis, Helena Painter, Mark Harber, Sophie Collier Tags: Original Report Source Type: research