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I received a organ transplant, what is the likelihood of me getting pseudomonas aeruginosa?

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Not Likely: Not likely, but possible to develop an infection with this pathogen that is commonly found in hospitals and health centers. You may be more prone if you have had problems with this pathogen in the past.

Answered 7/5/2012

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Depends on the organ: For most patients pseudomonas infections are rare. The most common organ transplant recipient to get pseudomonas are lung transplant recipients.

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