Research updates on infections after liver transplantation
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1007-8118.2015.07.018
- VernacularTitle:肝移植术后感染研究进展
- Author:
Mingxia LI
;
Guizhu PENG
;
Ren WANG
;
Yanfeng WANG
;
Yan XIONG
;
Ling LI
;
Qifa YE
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Liver transplantation;
Infection;
Bacteria;
Fungal;
Cytomegalovirus
- From:
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery
2015;21(7):494-497
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Liver transplantation is a standard life-saving procedure for end-stage liver diseases.The therapeutic potential of this procedure may be limited by post-operative infectious complications.A better understanding on the common important infectious complications may improve the life quality and survival rate after liver transplantation.In this article,we review the progress on infectious complications after liver transplantation,with particular emphasis on risk factors,clinical manifestations,diagnostic methods,prevention measures and specific treatments for bacterial,fungal,cytomegalovirus infections.
