Empiric vs screening-based use of isoniazid for tuberculosis prophylaxis: Safety and effectiveness in lung transplant recipients in Saudi Arabia.

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is a major complication following transplantation. The likelihood of TB may be increased in transplant patients living in TB-endemic areas such as Saudi Arabia. In areas where TB is less common, guidelines recommend isoniazid (INH) for TB prophylaxis depending on patient and donor screening results.