Respiratory distress of unknown etiology in a transplant recipient: think toxoplasmosis!
Autops. Case Rep
;
7(4): 37-41, Oct.-Dec. 2017. ilus
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in English
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| ID: biblio-905404
ABSTRACT
Disseminated toxoplasmosis is a life-threatening disease in immunocompromised individuals. Infection is contracted from handling contaminated soil, cat litter, or through the consumption of contaminated water or food. It is the third most common lethal foodborne infection in the United States. In transplant patients, most cases occur as a result of reactivation of a latent infection resulting from immunosuppression. We present a case of disseminated toxoplasmosis diagnosed at the time of autopsy. This case emphasizes the importance of maintaining a high index of clinical suspicion and active disease surveillance in this era of sophisticated diagnostic testing.
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Main subject:
Opportunistic Infections
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Toxoplasmosis
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Transplant Recipients
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Etiology study
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Autops. Case Rep
Journal subject:
Anatomia
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Patologia Cl¡nica
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Patologia Legal
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States
Institution/Affiliation country:
St. John Hospital and Medical Center/US
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