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Investigate the occurrence, clinical features, and disease progression of cryptococcosis in individuals undergoing kidney transplantation.

October 1, 1994Transplantation

Cryptococcosis in Renal Allograft Recipients

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GJGeorge JohnTata Memorial Hospital MMMary MathewQueensland Health ESElizabeth SnehalathaChristian Medical College, Vellore

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Clinical investigation reports cryptococcosis manifestation in renal allograft recipients, highlighting high opportunistic infection risks under chronic post-transplant immunosuppression.

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Investigate the occurrence, clinical features, and disease progression of cryptococcosis in individuals undergoing kidney transplantation.
Evaluated renal allograft recipients presenting with cryptococcal infection during post-transplant follow-up.
Assessed immunosuppressive therapies, diagnostic findings, and clinical management strategies associated with systemic fungal complications.
Cryptococcal infection emerged as a critical opportunistic pathogen in the setting of chronic post-transplant immunosuppressive therapy.
Outcomes qualitatively underscored the necessity of prompt clinical recognition and targeted antifungal intervention to prevent severe morbidity and graft compromise.

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John et al. (1994) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6aa44908625a3fdb5b74a58f https://doi.org/10.1097/00007890-199410150-00020

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Clinical investigation reports cryptococcosis manifestation in renal allograft recipients, highlighting high opportunistic infection risks under chronic post-transplant immunosuppression.

Cryptococcosis in Renal Allograft Recipients

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Cryptococcosis in Renal Allograft Recipients

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