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Murine Intrapulmonary Tracheal Transplantation: A Model for Investigating Obliterative Airway Disease After Lung Transplantation
Published on: November 10, 2023
Listeria pleuritis 1 week after lung transplantation
W Janssens1, D Van Raemdonck, L Dupont
1Department of Pneumology, University Hospital of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium. wim.janssens@uz.kuleuven.ac.be
Summary
Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterial pathogen, caused the first reported lung transplant infection. Prompt treatment with antibiotics and drainage led to a full recovery, highlighting risks in transplant patients.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Transplant Surgery
- Pulmonology
Background:
- Listeria monocytogenes is a known pathogen affecting immunocompromised individuals, the elderly, and pregnant women.
- Lung transplant recipients are susceptible to various infections, but Listeria has not been previously documented in this population.
Observation:
- A lung transplant recipient developed a pleural effusion 8 days post-transplantation.
- The patient presented with symptoms indicative of an uncommon respiratory infection.
Findings:
- The first documented case of listeriosis in a lung transplant recipient was identified.
- Treatment involved a thorax drain and three weeks of intravenous antibiotics.
Implications:
- This case underscores the risk of unusual respiratory infections in lung transplant recipients.
- Effective management strategies for listeria pleuritis in this patient group are crucial.
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