Mouth sores or thrush 10. If you develop any of these symptoms, report them to your transplant team immediately. As a transplant recipient you are more susceptible to certain types of infections. You should be familiar with them. This virus is not dangerous in the general public, but can be serious in the transplant recipient due to their weakened immune system.
Shingles is a reoccurrence of chicken pox.
It appears as a rash or as small water blisters. They usually appear on the chest, back, or hip. The rash may or may not be painful. Notify your transplant team immediately if you believe you have shingles. The severity of the infection determines whether treatment will be oral or intravenous.