Respiratory distress of unknown etiology in a transplant recipient: think toxoplasmosis!
Autops. Case Rep
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7(4): 37-41, Oct.-Dec. 2017. ilus
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en Inglés
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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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Asunto principal:
Infecciones Oportunistas
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Toxoplasmosis
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Receptores de Trasplantes
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
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Estudio de etiología
Límite:
Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Autops. Case Rep
Asunto de la revista:
Anatomia
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Patologia Cl¡nica
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Patologia Legal
Año:
2017
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos
Institución/País de afiliación:
St. John Hospital and Medical Center/US
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