Japanese Encephalitis in a Renal Transplant Recipient
Infectious complications are a common cause of neurological abnormality in the postrenal transplant setting, often leading to considerable morbidity and mortality. This is the first published report of Japanese encephalitis in a renal transplant recipient. It is particularly relevant for low- and mi...
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| Main Authors: | , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2024-07-01
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| Series: | Indian Journal of Kidney Diseases |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/ijkd.ijkd_20_24 |
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| Summary: | Infectious complications are a common cause of neurological abnormality in the postrenal transplant setting, often leading to considerable morbidity and mortality. This is the first published report of Japanese encephalitis in a renal transplant recipient. It is particularly relevant for low- and middle-income countries like ours. Timely imaging and lumbar puncture examination in a renal transplant recipient presenting with altered sensorium is crucial for early diagnosis and treatment. |
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| ISSN: | 2950-0761 |