Single ‐center outbreak of pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia in heart transplant recipients

ConclusionsWe described a large PJP cluster among HTx recipients, supporting the nosocomial acquisition of PJP through interhuman transmission. Based on this experience, extended prophylaxis for more than 6 months after HTx could be considered in specific settings. Further work is required to understand its optimal duration and timing based on individual risk factor profiles and to define standardized countermeasures to prevent and limit PJP outbreaks.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Transplant Infectious Disease - February 1, 2018 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Giacomo Veronese, Enrico Ammirati, Maria Cristina Moioli, Rossella Baldan, Carlo Andrea Orcese, Gisele De Rezende, Silvio Veronese, Gabriella Masciocco, Enrico Perna, Giovanna Travi, Massimo Puoti, Manlio Cipriani, Simon Tiberi, Daniela Cirillo, Maria Fri Tags: Original Report Source Type: research