Symptoms

Symptoms of Transplant-Related Infections

The first sign of infection is usually a fever, which is usually considered a temperature above 100.4°F. Other symptoms may include:

• Excessive fatigue
• Unexpected bleeding
• Vomiting, especially if vomit contains blood
• Black stools
• Diarrhea that persists for more than two loose stools
• Abdominal pain and cramping
• Shortness of breath
• Chest pain
• Severe headache
• Confusion, lightheadedness or loss of consciousness
• Low urine output (after kidney transplant)
• Trouble controlling blood sugar (after pancreas transplant)
• Additional swelling in the hands, feet, legs or abdomen

Infection of the surgical incision site has a specific set of symptoms, including:

• Redness
• Warmth
• Drainage
• Pain

Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of these symptoms.*