Evidence for immunity via natural infection or vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis in adult solid organ transplant recipients: a systematic review

Abstract

Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTP) are vaccine-preventable bacterial infections. There are reports of tetanus and pertussis in kidney transplant recipients. Vaccination against DTP has been recommended by international guidelines. Although, the recommendations for solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients are based on studies on children. We aim to systematically review evidence about immunity via natural infection or vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis in adult solid organ transplant recipients