Infection prevention and control in transplant recipients

Infection prevention and control in transplant recipients involves strategies to reduce the risk of infections after a transplant. Since these patients take medications (immunosuppressants) to prevent organ rejection, their immune systems are weaker. This makes them more vulnerable to infections. To protect them, healthcare providers emphasize good hygiene, careful monitoring, and sometimes antibiotics or antivirals. They also guide patients to avoid certain risks, like crowded places or unclean environments. The goal is to prevent infections, which can be serious, while ensuring the transplant works well and the patient stays healthy.