Pneumocystis jirovecii in solid organ transplant recipients: updates in epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
Tirajeh Saadatzadeh,
Michael Angarone,
Valentina Stosor
Abstract:Purpose of review
This review highlights the epidemiology of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia in solid organ transplant recipients, advancements in the diagnostic landscape, and updates in treatment and prevention.
Recent findings
The increasing use of immune-depleting agents in the context of solid organ transplantation has given rise to P. jirovecii pneumonia in this population. The use of prophylaxis has dramatically reduced risk of infection; howeve… Show more
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