A case report of mucocutaneous tuberculosis after orthotopic liver transplantation: a challenging diagnosis

作者:Riccardi Niccolo; Cenderello Giovanni*; Borroni Emanuele; Rutigliani Mariangela; Cirillo Daniela Maria
来源:BMC Infectious Diseases, 2018, 18(1): 431.
DOI:10.1186/s12879-018-3347-7

摘要

Background: Mycobacterium tuberculosis is responsible for high morbidity and mortality in immune-compromised hosts.
Case presentation: We present a rare case of cutaneous tuberculosis after orthotopic liver transplantation without involvement of any other organs.
Conclusion: TB risk-factors assessment, careful LTBI screening and treatment according to national guidelines, as well as a reduction in missed opportunity for prevention are necessary to avoid MTB related disease in fragile patients.

  • 出版日期2018-8-29