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Outbreak of Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia in renal transplant recipients: P. jiroveci is contagious to the susceptible host.
Transplantation - 15 Aug 2009
Yazaki Hirohisa, Goto Norihiko, Uchida Kazuharu, Kobayashi Takaaki, Gatanaga Hiroyuki, Oka Shinichi
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BACKGROUND: Prophylaxis against Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PCP) is only recommended during some periods after renal transplantation. Recent advances in immunosuppressive therapy have considerably reduced acute rejection. However, the reported PCP outbreaks are increasing in renal transplant...
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