Transmission of Chagas' disease through transplanted kidney: occurrence of the acute form of the disease in two recipients from the same donor

Ferraz, A. S; Figueiredo, J. F. C

Ferraz, A. S; Figueiredo, J. F. C.

Ferraz, A. S; University of São Paulo. Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto. BR
Figueiredo, J. F. C; University of São Paulo. Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto. BR

Rev. Inst. Med. Trop. Säo Paulo ; 35(5): 461-463, Set.-Out. 1993.

Article Dans Anglais | LILACS | ID: lil-320235

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Two cases of acute Chagas' disease acquired after renal transplantation are reported. The two patients received the kidney from the same donor. The present paper confirms this form of transmission of Chagas' disease and reinforces the need to exclude kidney donors with Trypanosoma cruzi infection.

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Texte intégral: Disponible Indice: LILAS (Amériques) Sujet Principal: Transplantation rénale / Maladie de Chagas Limites du sujet: Enfant / Femelle / Humains / Mâle langue: Anglais Texte intégral: Rev. Inst. Med. Trop. Säo Paulo Thème du journal: Médecine tropicale Année: 1993 Type: Article Pays d'affiliation: Brésil Institution/Pays d'affiliation: University of São Paulo/BR

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