Five compelling UTI questions after kidney transplant

ConclusionThe incidence of post-transplant UTI is similar in both developed and developing countries.E.coli is the most common pathogen in most of studies. Cadaveric donor and post-dialysis transplantation are defined as independent risk factors for post-transplant UTI. Further studies are still required to identify risk factors after kidney transplantation and UTI ’s importance for graft function and patient outcome.
Source: World Journal of Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research