Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Infections In Solid Organ Transplantation
Publication Date: March 1, 2019
Last Updated: March 14, 2022
Recommendations
All transplant candidates should undergo screening for TB with careful epidemiologic history, exam, TST or IGRA testing, and CXR or Chest CT. (Moderate, Strong)
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TREATMENT OF ACTIVE TB
Firstāline therapy for transplant patients with active TB disease is the same as for immunocompetent and other hosts. (High, Strong)
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Title
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Infections In Solid Organ Transplantation
Authoring Organization
American Society of Transplantation