title: Mycobacterial infections in patients with chronic renal disease.
abstract: In this article, the authors have provided a comprehensive review of TB and MOTT infections in patients on renal dialysis and receiving kidney transplants. Because most published series are small retrospective studies or case reports, there are several uncertainties still involved in the diagnosis and treatment of such patients. Unanswered questions include selection of optimal dosage and duration of therapeutic agents; the best tests for screening and diagnosis, especially in high prevalence areas; and the best management of MOTT infections because of unavailability of highly effective therapy.
authors.affiliation: University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine, Straub Clinic and Hospital, Honolulu, Hawaii.
authors.forename: F D
authors.initials: FD
authors.lastname: Pien
authors.forename: B G
authors.initials: BG
authors.lastname: Younoszai
authors.forename: B C
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: Pien
mesh_terms: D000995:Antitubercular Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000493:pharmacokinetics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D016030:Kidney Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects; D009164:Mycobacterium Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D006435:Renal Dialysis
chemical_list: D000995:Antitubercular Agents