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The incidence of infectious diseases after renal transplantation: a single-centre experience

L Lyerová1, O Viklický, D Nemcová

  • 1Department of Nephrology, Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Prague, Czech Republic. ladislava.lyerova@medicon.cz

International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents
|December 28, 2007
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This study found a significant decrease in post-renal transplant infections, with fewer urinary tract infections and pneumonia. However, there was an increase in multidrug-resistant Klebsiella infections.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Transplantation Immunology

Background:

  • Post-renal transplantation (RTx) infections pose a significant risk to patient outcomes.
  • Monitoring infection incidence and causative pathogens is crucial for optimizing patient care.
  • Changes in prophylactic and therapeutic antibiotic strategies may influence infection rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the incidence and pathogens of infections within three months after renal transplantation.
  • To compare infection rates in 2005 with a historical cohort from 1998-2000.
  • To evaluate the impact of updated antibiotic prophylaxis and treatment protocols.

Main Methods:

  • Single-centre retrospective study comparing two patient cohorts (2005 vs. 1998-2000).
  • Data collection included infection diagnosis, causative pathogens, and patient demographics.
  • Statistical analysis was performed to compare infection rates between the groups.

Main Results:

  • In 2005, 47% of patients experienced infections, a decrease from 77.7% in the earlier period (P<0.001).
  • Urinary tract infections (UTI) decreased from 33.3% to 24.7% (P<0.05), and pneumonia from 8.5% to 3% (P<0.02).
  • An increased incidence of multidrug-resistant Klebsiella was observed, alongside common pathogens like Enterococcus faecalis, Staphylococcus coagulase-negative, and Mycoplasma pneumophila.

Conclusions:

  • The updated antibiotic prophylaxis and treatment strategies appear effective in reducing overall infection rates post-RTx.
  • Vigilance for multidrug-resistant organisms, particularly Klebsiella, is essential.
  • Continued monitoring and adaptation of antimicrobial stewardship are necessary in renal transplant recipients.

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