[Pneumocystis carinii infections following kidney transplantation].
Four adult recipients of cadaveric renal homografts acquired Pneumocystis carinii infections from which they subsequently died. The disease in adults under immunosuppressive therapy runs a course different from the disease observed in newborns. The clinical course is rapidly progressive and early diagnosis by means of aggressive diagnostic procedures is mandatory. To prevent a fatal outcome, treatment even on suspicion is suggested. Epidemiologically, a person-to-person spread seems possible and isolation of the patient is necessary.
D000328:Adult; D005921:Glomerulonephritis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007165:Immunosuppression Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000601:surgery; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011020:Pneumonia, Pneumocystis / Q000209:etiology*
Pneumocystis-Carinii-Infektion nach Nierentransplantation