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  • Nephrology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Immunology

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  • Infectious diarrhea is a common complication in kidney transplant recipients due to immunosuppressive therapy.
  • It increases risks to graft function and patient survival by enabling opportunistic pathogens and medication effects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize the pathogen spectrum of infectious diarrhea in German kidney transplant recipients.
  • To identify associated risk factors and understand regional patterns and clinical implications.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective cohort study analyzed 604 patients (436 kidney transplant recipients) hospitalized with infectious diarrhea from 2019-2023.
  • Nontransplant patients served as a comparison group.
  • Pathogen identification focused on stool samples, with data on transplantation status, immunosuppression, and recurrence rates collected.

Main Results:

  • The most prevalent pathogens in kidney transplant recipients were Clostridioides difficile (26.3%), cytomegalovirus (CMV, 12.3%), enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC, 8.6%), and norovirus (4.8%).
  • Immunosuppression significantly increased infection susceptibility; CMV-related diarrhea occurred exclusively in transplant recipients.
  • Elevated recurrence rates for CMV and Clostridioides difficile were observed, with CMV infections appearing around 13 months post-transplant.

Conclusions:

  • Opportunistic pathogens like Clostridioides difficile and CMV dominate in kidney transplant recipients, driven by immunosuppression.
  • Enhanced diagnostics, early pathogen screening, and targeted prevention (e.g., CMV prophylaxis, hygiene protocols) are crucial.
  • Close monitoring of viral load and improved clinical management are necessary for this vulnerable population.