BMC Infectious Diseases (Aug 2018)

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

  • Niccolò Riccardi,
  • Giovanni Cenderello,
  • Emanuele Borroni,
  • Mariangela Rutigliani,
  • Daniela Maria Cirillo

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-018-3347-7
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 18, no. 1
pp. 1 – 4

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Abstract 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.

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