Publications by authors named "Joseph C LaPorta"
Case Report: Disseminated Tuberculosis After Kidney Transplantation.
Am J Trop Med Hyg
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Tuberculosis (TB) poses a serious risk for solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients, particularly affecting kidney transplant patients, though there’s limited data on this.
- In immunocompromised individuals, TB can present in unusual ways, so healthcare providers need to be vigilant, especially if the patient has lived in areas where TB is common.
- A notable case describes a 54-year-old Filipino woman who developed severe TB complications, underscoring the importance of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment in managing this potentially deadly and curable disease.