Question

After kidney transplantation which organisms infection is more likely to happens

• A. CMV
• B. Klebsiella
• C. Streptococcus
• D. Staphylococcus

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

After a kidney transplantation, patients are more susceptible to infections due to the use of immunosuppressive drugs which are necessary to prevent organ rejection. These drugs, however, weaken the immune system, making it easier for certain infections to occur. The most likely organism to cause infection post-transplantation is CMV (Cytomegalovirus). CMV is a common virus and can be particularly problematic in immunocompromised individuals, such as those who have undergone organ transplants. It can lead to complications such as pneumonitis, hepatitis, or gastrointestinal disease in these patients. While other organisms like Klebsiella, Streptococcus, and Staphylococcus can also cause infections post-transplant, CMV is notably more prevalent due to its latent nature in healthy individuals and its propensity to reactivate when immunity is suppressed.