Tuberculous hepatic abscess appearing after liver transplantation in a patient with human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis B and C virus co-infection

Abstract

Tuberculosis infection occurs relatively frequently in solid organ transplant recipients, although the occurrence of tuberculous hepatic abscesses is uncommon. Anti-tuberculous therapy has several concerns in transplant recipients, including an increased risk of cellular rejection and potential hepatotoxicity. We present the case of a human immunodeficiency virus-infected liver transplant patient who developed multiple tuberculous liver abscesses. Treatment with isoniazid, ethambutol, pyrazinamide, and moxifloxacin was efficacious, well tolerated, and safe.