Since the first successful kidney transplantations were performed in the 1950s, understanding of the factors that improve graft outcome has advanced. Nevertheless, post-transplantation urinary tract infections continue to be a source of morbidity and graft failure. This article reviews urinary tract infection in the renal transplant recipient, covering epidemiology, etiology, prevention, presentation, investigations, diagnosis and management.
- Ruth M de Souza
- Jonathon Olsburgh
