TB Research

Common Infection in Unusual Site in a Renal Allograft Recipient

Krithika Muralidhara, Renuka Satish, A Jayram

Clinical Case Reports Open Access · 2022-04

Abstract

Renal transplant recipients are susceptible to a variety of infections with both common and opportunistic pathogens as a result of immunosuppressive therapy These infections cause significant morbidity and mortality. Among them tuberculosis is a common infection in transplant patients In renal allograft recipient extra-pulmonary tuberculosis is more common.

MeSH terms

  • Medicine
  • Pallor
  • Transplantation
  • Tuberculosis
  • Surgery
  • Internal medicine