Tuberculosis in renal transplant patients

Med J Aust. 1976 May 29;1(22):828-9. doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.1976.tb141091.x.

Abstract

Infection of two renal transplant recipients with tuberculosis is reported. Autopsy findings are available in one case. The frequency of tuberculosis in such cases, treatment problems and prevention are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Kidney Transplantation*
  • Male
  • Transplantation, Homologous
  • Tuberculosis, Pulmonary*