Aspergillus infection limited to renal allograft: case report and review of literature

Transpl Infect Dis. 2006 Sep;8(3):177-81. doi: 10.1111/j.1399-3062.2006.00134.x.

Abstract

We report a case of a 28-year-old recipient of a cadaveric renal transplant who developed Aspergillus infection in the allograft without having disseminated disease. We review the previously reported cases of isolated Aspergillus in kidney transplant recipients and discuss the possible route of transmission in our patient. We also discuss the alternate but successful treatment that our patient received.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aspergillosis / etiology*
  • Aspergillosis / immunology
  • Aspergillosis / microbiology
  • Aspergillus / drug effects
  • Aspergillus / growth & development*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppression Therapy / adverse effects
  • Kidney Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Kidney Transplantation / immunology
  • Pyrimidines / therapeutic use
  • Triazoles / therapeutic use
  • Voriconazole

Substances

  • Pyrimidines
  • Triazoles
  • Voriconazole