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1137. Implementation of Universal Screening for Strongyloidiasis Among Solid-Organ and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Candidates in a Non-endemic Area

BACKGROUND: Strongyloidiasis can lead to hyperinfection and dissemination after transplantation with significant morbidity and mortality. Treatment for Strongyloidiasis prior to transplantation can reduce the risk of disseminated infection. Targeted screening based on travel history and country of o...

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Autores principales: Kottkamp, Angelica, Mehta, Sapna
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Oxford University Press 2018
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6253492/
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofy210.970