Advances in surgical techniques and immunosuppressive agents have made solid organ transplant (Tx) an important strategy for treatment of end-stage organ failures. However, the incidence of infections following Tx due to Gram-negative pathogens is on the rise. These infections are associated with increased mortality and morbidity in patients following transplantation, including liver Tx. Thus, managing infections in liver Tx recipients is a big challenge, requiring prompt medical attention. Considering the important effect of Gram-negative bacterial infections on the outcomes of liver Tx recipients, the most prevalent Gram-negative pathogens including Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli will be discussed in this review.
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Shafiekhani, M., Mirjalili, M., & Vazin, A. (2019). Prevalence, risk factors and treatment of the most common gram-negative bacterial infections in liver transplant recipients: A review. Infection and Drug Resistance. Dove Medical Press Ltd. https://doi.org/10.2147/IDR.S226217
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