Severe dengue in the early postoperative period after kidney transplantation: two case reports from Hospital Geral de Fortaleza
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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48(6): 783-785, Nov.-Dec. 2015.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Dengue is an arbovirosis that ranges from an asymptomatic presentation to a more severe disease, which is characterized by a vascular leakage syndrome where abdominal pain is a major symptom. Transplant recipients are immunosuppressed and are less likely to develop a severe form of the disease because of a reduction in immune-mediated responses that trigger plasma extravasation events. Herein, we report two cases of severe dengue in the early postoperative period of two kidney transplant recipients. Considering the severity of the cases, we emphasize the importance of dengue screening immediately before transplantation in areas endemic for the disease.
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Main subject:
Postoperative Complications
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Kidney Transplantation
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Severe Dengue
Limits:
Adolescent
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Estadual do Ceará/BR
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