Microbial and Viral Infections in Organ Transplantation
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Medical Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 8
Special Issue Editor
2. Infectious Diseases Unit, Department for Integrated Infectious Risk Management, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy
Interests: infection; bloodstream infections; solid organ transplant; endocarditis; cardio-vascular infections
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Organ transplantation represents a major achievement in modern medicine, offering life-saving therapy for patients with end-stage organ failure. Bacterial and viral infections remain a significant challenge in this field. As surgical techniques improve and transplantation is increasingly offered to more complex and fragile patients, the risk and burden of infections grow in parallel.
A particularly pressing concern is the rising prevalence of infections caused by multidrug-resistant (MDR) organisms, which complicate treatment and significantly impact patient outcomes. In parallel, viral infections—including resistant strains of CMV, EBV, and others—are increasingly being reported, posing diagnostic and therapeutic dilemmas.
This Special Issue aims to gather original research articles that explore the latest developments in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of microbial and viral infections in transplant recipients. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following: antimicrobial resistance; novel immunosuppressive regimens and their infectious consequences; emerging pathogens; strategies for infection control; and advances in virological monitoring and treatment. By addressing these multifaceted challenges, this Special Issue seeks to provide a comprehensive overview and promote future strategies to improve outcomes in organ transplantation.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Renato Pascale
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- solid organ transplant
- bacterial infections
- viral infections
- immunosuppressive treatment
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