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Mouse Kidney Transplantation: Models of Allograft Rejection
Published on: October 11, 2014
[Types of infectious complications exciters in recipients of related kidneys]
E P Volynchik1, N S Bogomolova1, V A Goryainov1
1B.V. Petrovsky Russian Research Center of Surgery, Moscow, Russia.
Aim:
To investigate the nature of microflora causing an infectious-inflammatory complications in recipients of related kidney in the early postoperative period and to substantiate the effectiveness of antibiotic prophylaxis and antibiotic therapy depending on pathogen type with the determination of its sensitivity to antimicrobial agents.
Material And Methods:
The medical records of 255 patients who underwent kidney transplantation from a living related donor from 2007 to 2014 were analyzed. Foci of infection were sanitized preoperatively to prevent infectious complications in post-transplantation period. Immunosuppression induction was achieved using 2-fold administration of Kempas or Simulect. Corticosteroids, ciclosporin, prograf, advagraf, myfortic, neoral, sertican were used for routine immunosuppression. Complications after kidney transplantation were detected in 65 (25.5%) patients including 38 (14.9%) infectious and 27 (10.6%) non-infectious complications. The material for microbiological examination included blood, urine, sputum, wound discharge, bronchial lavage. Extraction and identification of microorganisms were carried out according to conventional techniques as well as using automatic Vitec-2 Compact analizer («BioMeriex», France). Sensitivity to antibiotics was determined using Vitek-2 Compact analyzer. The functional aspects of transplanted kidney were studied in 255 patients. Normal and decreased function of kidney was observed in 221 (86.6%) and 30 (11.8%) cases respectively. Transplantant did not function in 4 (1.57%) patients.
Results:
The probability of infection is highest in the early postoperative period. Risk factors were inadequate and prolonged antibiotic therapy, unrecognized infection postoperatively. The main problem in renal transplant recipients is urinary tract infection (90% of patients).
Insights
Early kidney transplant infections in recipients are often caused by urinary tract infections. Tailoring antibiotic prophylaxis and therapy based on pathogen sensitivity is crucial for effective management.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Transplant Surgery
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Infectious-inflammatory complications pose a significant risk in kidney transplant recipients.
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a primary concern in the early postoperative period.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the microflora responsible for early post-transplant infections.
- To evaluate the efficacy of antibiotic prophylaxis and therapy based on pathogen identification and antibiotic sensitivity.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 255 kidney transplant recipients (2007-2014).
- Microbiological examination of various clinical samples (blood, urine, sputum, etc.).
- Antibiotic sensitivity testing using Vitek-2 Compact analyzer.
Main Results:
- Infectious complications occurred in 14.9% of patients, with UTIs being the most prevalent (90%).
- Inadequate and prolonged antibiotic therapy were identified as risk factors.
- The early postoperative period showed the highest probability of infection.
Conclusions:
- Early identification and targeted antimicrobial treatment are essential for managing infections in kidney transplant recipients.
- Optimizing antibiotic strategies based on microbial profiles can improve outcomes.
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