Cryptococcosis In Solid Organ Transplantation
DIAGNOSTIC STRATEGIES
TREATMENT
IMMUNE RECONSTITUTION INFLAMMATORY SYNDROME
Recommendation Grading
Overview
Title
Cryptococcosis In Solid Organ Transplantation
Authoring Organization
American Society of Transplantation
Publication Month/Year
April 1, 2019
Last Updated Month/Year
January 30, 2024
Document Type
Guideline
External Publication Status
Published
Country of Publication
US
Document Objectives
These updated guidelines from the Infectious Diseases Community of Practice of the American Society of Transplantation review the diagnosis, prevention, and management of cryptococcosis in the pre‐ and post‐transplant period.
Target Patient Population
Solid organ transplant patients
Inclusion Criteria
Female, Male, Adolescent, Adult, Older adult
Health Care Settings
Ambulatory, Hospital, Operating and recovery room, Outpatient
Intended Users
Nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant
Scope
Diagnosis, Prevention, Management
Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)
D019072 - Antibiotic Prophylaxis, D014180 - Transplantation, D000898 - Antibiosis, D000935 - Antifungal Agents, D016377 - Organ Transplantation, D003453 - Cryptococcosis
Keywords
antifungal, antibiotic, solid organ transplant, infections