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Abstract

Infections are the most important of all fatal complications in the first year after kidney transplant. They often differ in the severity of their course and can manifest in atypical symptoms. Further, their complex presentation significantly impedes diagnosis and treatment selection. Tuberculosis is unique among infections that affect patients posttransplant because it is accompanied by significant difficulties in detection, treatment, and prevention. The clinical application of a decision support system that can predict the likelihood (percentage) of patients developing posttransplant tuberculosis appears promising.