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Prevalence of Trypanosoma cruzi Infection in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients: A Neglected Disease in America

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: infection among solid organ transplant recipients in the United States from 2019 to 2023 before transplantation. Utilizing data from a large multicenter network, we identified a rising seroprevalence of 4.8% from 1523 solid organ transplant recipients at the time of the evaluation for transplantation, particularly among lung and heart transplant recipients. The findings highlight the need for improved screening protocols to address this neglected tropical disease in transplant populations.

Source: Open Forum Infectious Diseases

DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofae650

Authors: German A Contreras, George Golovko

Institution: The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

Language: English

Topic: Trypanosoma species research and implications

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $4,256