Strongyloides stercoralis and Organ Transplantation
Joint Authors
Hamad, Eman
Clauss, Heather
Ahmed, Mustafa
Birkenbach, Mark
Alvarez, Rene
Toyoda, Yoshiya
Mathur, Moses
Chokkalingam Mani, Bhalaghuru
Source
Case Reports in Transplantation
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-05-27
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Strongyloides is a parasite that is common in tropical regions.
Infection in the immunocompetent host is usually associated with mild gastrointestinal symptoms.
However, in immunosuppressed individuals it has been known to cause a “hyperinfection syndrome” with fatal complications.
Reactivation of latent infection and rarely transmission from donor organs in transplanted patients have been suggested as possible causes.
Our case highlights the importance suspecting Strongyloides in transplant recipients with atypical presentations and demonstrates an incidence of donor derived infection.
We also review the challenges associated with making this diagnosis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chokkalingam Mani, Bhalaghuru& Mathur, Moses& Clauss, Heather& Alvarez, Rene& Hamad, Eman& Toyoda, Yoshiya…[et al.]. 2013. Strongyloides stercoralis and Organ Transplantation. Case Reports in Transplantation،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-480617
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chokkalingam Mani, Bhalaghuru…[et al.]. Strongyloides stercoralis and Organ Transplantation. Case Reports in Transplantation No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-480617
American Medical Association (AMA)
Chokkalingam Mani, Bhalaghuru& Mathur, Moses& Clauss, Heather& Alvarez, Rene& Hamad, Eman& Toyoda, Yoshiya…[et al.]. Strongyloides stercoralis and Organ Transplantation. Case Reports in Transplantation. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-480617
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-480617