title: Infections in Pediatric Solid Organ Transplant Recipients.
abstract: Infectious complications are an important cause of morbidity and mortality in children undergoing solid organ transplantation. Knowledge gained over the last 30 years provides a growing understanding of these infections. This review identifies risk factors for and timing of infections describes the common infectious syndromes and pathogens seen in children undergoing solid organ transplantation, and reviews preventive strategies.
authors.affiliation: Division of Infectious Diseases, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pennsylvania.
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Green
authors.affiliation: Division of Infectious Diseases, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pennsylvania.
authors.forename: Marian G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Michaels