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Would Heavy Concentration Of Achromobacter Xylosoxidans Disqualify The Patient From Receiving A Lung Transplant?
I was recently referred to get a lung transplant for severe COPD (29% lung function). Lab work indicates heavy concentration iOf achromabactor x... is this considered a highly resistant or virulent bacteria that would disqualify me from receiving a transplant?
Mon, 15 Oct 2018
Hi,
That is an opportunistic rare infection and usually occurs in immuno-compromised patients. This is not a contra-indication for lung transplantation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Peeyush Kumar Saini,
Pathologist and Microbiologist
That is an opportunistic rare infection and usually occurs in immuno-compromised patients. This is not a contra-indication for lung transplantation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Peeyush Kumar Saini,
Pathologist and Microbiologist
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