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Liver Transplant
Study data from Mayo Clinic update knowledge of liver transplant
October 21st, 2008
According to recent research published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology, "Recent advances in effective antimicrobial prophylactic strategies have led to a decline in the incidence of opportunistic infections in liver transplant recipients. However, morbidity and mortality due to infectious diseases remain as major problems." "Bacterial infections occurring early after transplant are mainly related to the technical aspects of the procedure. By contrast, after the first postoperative days and beyond, the nature and variety of infectious complications change. Opportunistic bacterial infections are uncommon after 6 mo in patients receiving stable and reduced...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-10-21)
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