The Increasing Burden of Atopy and Allergy after Solid Organ Transplantation in Children

Solid organ transplantation in children for a variety of life-limiting illnesses and conditions will significantly impact quality of life. Advances in medical practice have included development of effective immunosuppressant and antimicrobial agents, improvements in intensive care management, and refinements in surgical practices. Consequently, survival of transplanted children is excellent, leading to a change in focus to mitigating the long-term effects of transplantation, many of which are attributable to lifelong immunosuppression and its consequences.

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