Tuberculosis in solid organ transplantation: Prospects and challenges in the brazilian context

Tuberculosis in solid organ transplantation: Prospects and challenges in the brazilian context

The management of tuberculosis (TB) in candidates and recipients of solid organs poses several challenges. Among them, TB diagnosis is often delayed by the atypical presentation of the disease and difficulties related to the anti-TB drugs toxicity and the interaction with immunosuppressive drugs. Th...

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Main Authors: Isabela Dias Lauar, Gerusa Coelho Vaz, Roberta Romanelli, Taciana de Figueiredo Soares, Auro Sergio Perdigão de Brito, Luciana Costa Faria, Wanessa Trindade Clemente
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Transplante de Órgãos 2014-09-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Transplantation
Subjects:
Tuberculosis
Transplantation
Transplant Recipients
Online Access:https://bjt.emnuvens.com.br/revista/article/view/152

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