Infections by protozoa in immunocompromised hosts
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
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95(supl.1): 159-62, 2000.
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en Inglés
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RESUMO
Protozoa are among the most important pathogens that can cause infection in immunocompromised patients. They infect particularly individuals with impaired cell immunity, such as those with hematologic neoplasias, those submitted to transplant of solid organs, those under high-dose corticosteroid therapy, and carriers of the human immunodeficiency virus. Among the protozoa that most commonly cause disease in immunocompromised individuals are Toxoplasma gondii, Trypanosoma cruzi, Cryptosporidium parvum, Isospora belli, Cyclospora cayetanensis and microsporidia; the former two cause severe encephalitis and myocarditis, and the others cause gastrointestinal infections. Early diagnosis and prompt institution of specific therapy for each of these organisms are basic measures to decrease morbidity and mortality associated with these infections
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Asunto principal:
Infecciones por Protozoos
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Huésped Inmunocomprometido
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Infecciones Oportunistas Relacionadas con el SIDA
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio de tamizaje
Límite:
Animales
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina Tropical
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Parasitología
Año:
2000
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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Congreso y conferencia
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Institución/País de afiliación:
Universidade Federal de Uberlândia/BR
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