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Changes in tuberculosis risk after transplantation in the setting of decreased community tuberculosis incidence: a national population-based study, 2008-2020.

JongHoon HyunMyeongjee LeeInkyung JungEunhwa KimSeung Min HahnYu Ri KimSungmin LimKyong IhnMin Young KimJong Gyun AhnJoon-Sup YeomSu Jin JeongJi-Man Kang
Published in: Annals of clinical microbiology and antimicrobials (2024)
Transplant recipients are vulnerable to developing tuberculosis, possibly influenced by their immunocompromised status, solid organ transplant type, age, and community prevalence of tuberculosis. Tuberculosis prevalence by country, transplant type, and age should be considered to establish an appropriate tuberculosis prevention strategy for high-risk groups.
Keyphrases
  • mycobacterium tuberculosis
  • pulmonary tuberculosis
  • hiv aids
  • risk factors
  • healthcare
  • adverse drug
  • hepatitis c virus
  • cell therapy
  • bone marrow
  • hiv infected
  • antiretroviral therapy