The Prevalence of Pneumocystis jiroveci in Bronchoalveolar Lavage Specimens of Lung Transplant Recipients Examined by the Nested PCR.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The use of immune suppressive drugs for organ transplant recipients predisposes them to opportunistic infections, especially by fungal agents. Pneumocystis jiroveci, as an opportunistic pathogen, endangers the patients' life in those with immune system disorders. Early detection of latent Pneumocystis infection in susceptible patients may help choose the optimal treatment for these patients.

Objectives

The aim of this study was to identify and determine the colonization of latent P. jiroveci infection among lung transplant recipients.

Patients and methods

This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on lung transplant recipients. Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) specimens were collected from 32 patients undergoing bronchoscopy. The samples were aseptica

SUBMITTER: Izadi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4335549 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature