The Risk of Tuberculosis Transmission in Solid Organ Transplant: Is It More Than a Theoretical Concern?
The present case report describes a therapeutic dilemma regarding the transmission of Mycobacterium tuberculosis during transplantation of solid organs, places this phenomenon within the context of the literature, and makes recommendations for screening and therapy.
| Main Author: | |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Hindawi Limited
2005-01-01
|
| Series: | Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2005/287460 |