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Parasitic infections in solid organ transplant.

José Henao-Cordero1, Alicia Hidrón Botero2, Marjorie Vieira Batista3

  • 1Infectious Diseases Section, Department of Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Campus, Oklahoma City, OK, USA.

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Parasitic infections in solid organ transplant recipients are rare but serious. Early diagnosis and prevention strategies are crucial for managing these infections and improving patient outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Transplantation Medicine
  • Immunocompromised Hosts

Background:

  • Parasitic infections pose a significant threat to solid organ transplant recipients.
  • Transmission routes include donor-derived infection, reactivation, and environmental exposure.
  • Nonspecific presentations often delay diagnosis and treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review clinically important parasitic pathogens in transplant recipients.
  • To outline diagnostic approaches and their limitations in immunocompromised hosts.
  • To emphasize the importance of prevention and surveillance strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of parasitic infections in solid organ transplant recipients.
  • Discussion of diagnostic modalities including microscopy, serology, and molecular testing.
  • Analysis of prevention strategies such as screening and prophylaxis.

Main Results:

  • Key pathogens identified include Toxoplasma gondii, Plasmodium spp., Babesia spp., Trypanosoma cruzi, Strongyloides stercoralis, Schistosoma spp., free-living amoebae, and intestinal apicomplexans.
  • Diagnostic challenges exist due to limitations in immunocompromised hosts.
  • Delayed diagnosis is associated with severe disseminated disease and high mortality.

Conclusions:

  • A systematic, risk-based approach integrating epidemiology, diagnostics, and prevention is essential.
  • Targeted screening, prophylaxis, and vigilant post-transplant surveillance are critical.
  • Improving early recognition and management of parasitic infections can enhance outcomes in this vulnerable population.