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Risk factors and outcomes of Pneumocystis pneumonia in solid organ transplant recipients: Impact of posttransplant lymphoproliferative disorder.

Zachary A YetmarDustin DuffyByron H SmithHolenarasipur R VikramLisa BrumbleAndrew H LimperElena Beam
Published in: Clinical transplantation (2023)
PTLD is independently associated with PJP after adjustment for recognized risk factors. This is likely influenced by PTLD-directed chemotherapy, particularly rituximab-containing regimens. PJP is associated with early mortality, but this effect is not persistent after 90 days. PJP prophylaxis should be considered in SOT recipients with PTLD.
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