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Toxoplasmosis in the non-orthotopic heart transplant recipient population, how common is it? Any indication for prophylaxis?
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Journal Article
Authors/contributors
- Dhakal, Reshika (Author)
- Gajurel, Kiran (Author)
- Montoya, Jose G. (Author)
Title
Toxoplasmosis in the non-orthotopic heart transplant recipient population, how common is it? Any indication for prophylaxis?
Abstract
Toxoplasma disease in non-OHT predominantly occurs in pretransplant seronegative recipients- mostly in Dþ/R- group and is rare in seropositive recipients. Posttransplant prophylaxis should be targeted against the high-risk Dþ/R- group and should be considered in seropositive recipients in whom unusually high immunosuppression is implemented. Toxoplasma serologies and PCR should be used in combination for the diagnosis of toxoplasmosis in non-OHT patients.
Publication
Current Opinion in Organ Transplantation
Date
08/2018
Volume
23
Issue
4
Pages
407-416
Accessed
7/4/21, 5:59 PM
ISSN
1087-2418, 1531-7013
Short Title
Toxoplasmosis in the non-orthotopic heart transplant recipient population, how common is it?
Language
en
Library Catalog
DOI.org (Crossref)
Citation
Dhakal, R., Gajurel, K., & Montoya, J. G. (2018). Toxoplasmosis in the non-orthotopic heart transplant recipient population, how common is it? Any indication for prophylaxis? Current Opinion in Organ Transplantation, 23(4), 407–416. https://doi.org/10.1097/MOT.0000000000000550
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