Strongyloides stercoralis and Organ Transplantation
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 l...
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Main Authors: | Bhalaghuru Chokkalingam Mani, Moses Mathur, Heather Clauss, Rene Alvarez, Eman Hamad, Yoshiya Toyoda, Mark Birkenbach, Mustafa Ahmed |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2013-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Transplantation |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/549038 |
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