Antifungal prophylaxis in lung transplant recipients; Myth vs. reality

This talk delves into antifungal prophylaxis in lung transplant patients, discussing the myths and the reality with the support of studies.

• To review the current epidemiology of fungal infections in lung transplant recipients
• To evaluate the antifungal prophylaxis strategies employed in lung transplant recipients

Professor Shahid Husain is a professor of medicine at the University of Toronto. He is an internationally recongnised expert in the field of transplant infectious diseases, as wellas serving as a chairman of the ingectious diseases council of the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplant.

Professor Husain’s research has focused on the risk factors and outcomes of infections in solid organ transplant participants. He has a particular interest in antibiotic stewardship of immunocompromised hosts.