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Tuberculosis
Study findings on tuberculosis are outlined in reports from J.P.S. Guida and colleagues
June 15th, 2009
According to recent research published in the journal Transplantation Proceedings, "Renal transplant recipients receiving immunosuppression show an increased risk for developing opportunistic infections, such as tuberculosis (TB). TB represents the major cause of morbidity and mortality in the world, mainly in underdeveloped countries." "The aim of this study was to analyze the incidence of TB and its presentation among renal transplant recipients over 20 years. This retrospective analysis included medical records of renal transplant recipients from January 1984 to April 2007. Among 1342 renal transplant recipients, 31 received treatment for TB due to clinical...
Source: Tuberculosis Week (2009-06-15)
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