Now, Dr. Bharat determined the possible cause which can likely save lives in the future.
Here are six things to know:
- The infection caused an abnormal buildup of ammonia in the patient’s body.
- Although rare, it is almost always fatal, according to Dr. Bharat.
- This infection occurs in about 4 percent of all lung transplant recipients.
- Dr. Bharat dedicated himself to research and found bacteria caused the condition, and he could treat it with antibiotics.
- The findings were published in Science Translational Medicine.
- Dr. Bharat says further studies need to be done but his discovery has saved other patients.
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