Sites of the infections occurring between 15 years after transplantation and the time of the last questionnaire
Site of infection . | Number of infections . |
---|---|
Ear | 3 |
Paranasal sinuses | 9 |
Lungs | 143-150 |
Urinary tract or kidney | 4 |
Skin or subcutis | 73-151 |
Other | 43-152 |
Site of infection . | Number of infections . |
---|---|
Ear | 3 |
Paranasal sinuses | 9 |
Lungs | 143-150 |
Urinary tract or kidney | 4 |
Skin or subcutis | 73-151 |
Other | 43-152 |
At least 12 cases were radiologically documented. In one case, the pathogen was known (Pseudomonas aeruginosa in the patient with chronic lung graft rejection).
Cellulitis due to a cat bite (1), cellulitis due to an infected skin biopsy site (1), cellulitis of unclear origin (1), carbuncle (1), balanitis (1), zoster (1), and tinea corporis (1).
Oral thrush (1), bursitis due to Staphylococcus aureus (1), conjunctivitis (1), and sepsis associated with sternal injury (1).