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Infections after liver transplantation are still associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Bacterial infections account for up to 50% of such events according to various series. The majority of these infections are nosocomial and many of them are associated with technical surgical problems. Bacteremia represents “invasive” infection and knowing the common agents involved helps in selection of antibiotics for treatment and prophylaxis. Successful use of antibiotics requires familiarity with their characteristics, potential side effects and interactions with other medications.
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Kusne, S., Alessiani, M., Martin, M., Fung, J., Starzl, T.E. (1993). Bacteremia After Liver Transplantation; Few Issues in Selection of Antibiotics for Treatment and Prophylaxis. In: Galmarini, D., Fassati, L.R., Paoletti, R., Sherlock, S. (eds) Drugs and the Liver: High Risk Patients and Transplantation. Medical Science Symposia Series, vol 4. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-1994-8_7
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