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If you are taking immunosuppressants after an organ transplant what infections are too much for your body to handle and which ones are safe.

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These are serious : Since you are immunosuppressed there are a variety of infections bacterial fungal even mycobacteria. This is something you need to find out what your statuses and be certain that your physician has discussed this with you

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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