Descriptive study on risk of increased morbidity of schistosomiasis and graft loss after liver transplantation
Carlos Graeff-Teixeira,
Clairton Marcolongo-Pereira,
Betina Bolina Kersanach
et al.
Abstract:Solid-organ transplantation procedures have witnessed a surge in frequency. Consequently, increased attention to associated infections and their impact on graft success is warranted. The liver is the principal target for infection by the flatworm
Schistosoma mansoni
. Hence, rigorous screening protocols for this parasite should be implemented for liver transplantation donors and recipients. This study investigated the risks posed by schistosomiasis-infected liver tissues for successful l… Show more
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