Parasitic infections in solid organ transplant recipients.
Parasitic infections are an uncommon but potentially severe complication in solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients. An increase in donors who have emigrated from tropical areas and more transplant recipients traveling to endemic areas have led to a rise in parasitic infections reported among SOT recipients. Clinicians should include these infections in their differential diagnosis and promote adherence to preventive measures in SOT recipients.
Muñoz
Patricia
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Department of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón Doctor Esquerdo 46, Madrid 28007, Spain. pmunoz@micro.hggm.es
Valerio
Maricela
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Puga
Daniel
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Bouza
Emilio
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D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016377:Organ Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011528:Protozoan Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control
D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents