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World J Gastroenterol. May 28, 2014; 20(20): 6211-6220
Published online May 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i20.6211
Published online May 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i20.6211
Bacterial infection after liver transplantation
Sang Il Kim, Division of Infectious Disease, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 137-701, South Korea
Author contributions: Kim SI solely contributed to this paper.
Correspondence to: Sang Il Kim, MD, Division of Infectious Disease, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, 222 Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul 137-701, South Korea. drksi@catholic.ac.kr
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Received: October 27, 2013
Revised: January 10, 2014
Accepted: February 17, 2014
Published online: May 28, 2014
Revised: January 10, 2014
Accepted: February 17, 2014
Published online: May 28, 2014
Core Tip
Core tip: Bacterial infections are major causes of morbidity and mortality after liver transplantation. To prevent post-transplant infectious complications, epidemiology, risk factors and clinical characteristics of bacterial infections should be monitored and controlled. Currently, novel threats are arising from multi-drug resistant bacteria and recipients with higher risk for infection are increasing. Despite improved surgical techniques and post-transplant care systems, early diagnosis and appropriate treatment of bacterial infections are vital for successful liver transplantation.