[Pyogenic infectious complications in recipients with allogenic kidneys: clinical and bacteriological aspects]

Insights

Mixed infections are common in kidney transplant recipients, complicating treatment. New broad-spectrum drugs and diagnostic methods are needed to effectively manage these complex infections.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Transplant Immunology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Allogenic kidney recipients face significant risks of infection due to immunosuppression.
  • Monitoring microflora in wound discharge and urine is crucial for understanding infection dynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the etiological structure of infections in allogenic kidney recipients.
  • To assess the incidence and impact of mixed infections in this patient population.

Main Methods:

  • Bacteriological studies of wound discharge and urinalysis over multiple follow-up periods.
  • Etiological investigation of sepsis pathogens.

Main Results:

  • Gram-positive microbes, particularly Staphylococcus, are prevalent in wound discharge, with a slight increase.
  • Mixed infections in wound discharge increased significantly from 4.3% to 15.6% between 1989-1997.
  • Yeast fungi increased in urine samples (5.7% to 21.1%), and mixed bacterial and fungal associations remained high (20.4-23.5%).
  • Sepsis pathogens shifted from gram-negative to gram-positive over time.
  • Immunosuppression led to co-infections with various pathogens, increasing the complexity of mixed infections.

Conclusions:

  • The incidence of mixed infections in allogenic kidney recipients is high, complicating treatment and wound healing.
  • Effective control requires new drugs with broad-spectrum activity against bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa.
  • Advanced diagnostic culture media are essential for improving the diagnosis and treatment of pyoseptic diseases.

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