Mycobacterium abscessus infections in lung transplant recipients: the international experience
SM Chernenko, A Humar, M Hutcheon… - The Journal of heart and …, 2006 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: The clinical significance of Mycobacterium abscessus infection in the lung
transplant population is not well understood. METHODS: An international survey was
performed to determine the incidence and clinical outcomes of M abscessus infections
before and after lung transplantation. RESULTS: Thirty-one (50%) of the 62 transplant
centers affiliated with the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation responded
to the survey. Of 5,200 transplants performed, 17 patients (0.33%)(M/F, 12: 5) were identified …
transplant population is not well understood. METHODS: An international survey was
performed to determine the incidence and clinical outcomes of M abscessus infections
before and after lung transplantation. RESULTS: Thirty-one (50%) of the 62 transplant
centers affiliated with the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation responded
to the survey. Of 5,200 transplants performed, 17 patients (0.33%)(M/F, 12: 5) were identified …