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Arch Hellen Med, 41(5), September-October 2024, 588-598

REVIEW

Fortifying transplantation
Advancing infection prevention strategies for optimal outcomes

J.K. Fajar,1 H. Suwito,1 M. Mazen,1 D.P. Widiaputro,1 K.A. Rahardja,1 E.J. Pratama,1
 C. Risqiansyah,1 W. Firmansah,1 D. Pramudia,1 R.B. Wattimuri,1 C. Gersom,1 D. Candradikusuma2
1Brawijaya Internal Medicine Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang,
2Division of Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia

Comprehensive infection prevention is crucial in transplantation, but current guidelines often lack comprehensive coverage. Transplantation patients are particularly susceptible to various infections, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE), emerging and reemerging infections, in-hospital fungal infections, respiratory viral infections, and central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI). These infections pose significant challenges and can lead to serious complications, and increased mortality rates in transplant recipients. Overall, preventing infections in transplantation patients requires a multidimensional approach, including strict adherence to infection control measures, surveillance programs, education and awareness campaigns, and tailored prevention strategies based on the specific risks and challenges faced by transplant recipients. In conclusion, the vital importance of infection prevention in transplant cases is emphasized.

Key words: Infection control, Infection prevention, Outcome, Prevention strategy, Transplantation.

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