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Thrombocytopenia after kidney transplantation.

R Nüesch1, E Cynke, M C Jost

  • 1Division of Infectious Diseases, the Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospitals Basel, Basel, Switzerland.

American Journal of Kidney Diseases : the Official Journal of the National Kidney Foundation
|February 29, 2000
PubMed
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Posttransplant malaria can occur in kidney transplant recipients. Suspect malaria in organ recipients if the donor traveled from a malaria-endemic region, especially if they previously had the infection.

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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Transplant Immunology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Kidney transplantation is a life-saving procedure for end-stage renal disease.
  • Organ transplantation carries risks, including the transmission of infectious agents.
  • Malaria is a significant global health concern, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions.

Observation:

  • A patient developed progressive thrombocytopenia following a living related donor kidney transplantation.
  • The organ donor, who traveled from Sri Lanka, had a history of malaria 18 months prior to donation.
  • Thrombocytopenia, a decrease in platelet count, is a potential complication in transplant recipients.

Findings:

  • The case highlights a potential transmission of malaria from a living related donor to a kidney transplant recipient.

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  • The donor's prior malaria infection, even 18 months earlier, was a risk factor for transmission.
  • Progressive thrombocytopenia in the recipient was attributed to posttransplant malaria.

    • Implications:

    • Malaria should be considered in the differential diagnosis of thrombocytopenia in transplant recipients.
    • Screening protocols for organ donors should account for travel history to malaria-endemic areas.
    • Awareness among transplant teams regarding donor-transmitted infections is crucial for patient safety.