Infectious Complications in Lung Transplant Recipients

Lung. 2020 Dec;198(6):879-887. doi: 10.1007/s00408-020-00403-9. Epub 2020 Nov 9.

Abstract

Lung transplantation is a lifesaving intervention for patients with advanced lung disease. Due to a combination of immunosuppression, continuous exposure of the lungs to the environment, and complications at the anastomotic sites, lung transplant recipients are at high risk for infectious complications. The aim of this review is to summarize recent developments in the field of infectious diseases as it pertains to lung transplant recipients.

Keywords: Aspergillosis; Bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome; Coronavirus; Cytomegalovirus; Infection; Lung transplant.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Donor Selection*
  • Humans
  • Infections / diagnosis*
  • Infections / epidemiology
  • Lung Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Postoperative Complications / epidemiology*
  • Postoperative Complications / prevention & control*