Infections After Renal Transplantation: Diseases Pattern in Hong Kong

Infections After Renal Transplantation: Diseases Pattern in Hong Kong

Infections are the most feared complications developing in patient who had had kidney transplantation. The aim of this study is to document the local disease pattern among this group of patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All living-related or cadaveric renal transplantation episodes (including preemptive ones) performed in the Hong Kong Special Administration Region (HKSAR), Mainland China or overseas during the period 1/1/2000 to 30/6/2005

Exclusion Criteria:

• multiple organ recipients, incomplete records and lost to follow-up, including those cases who have been taken over by other renal centres