Some Aspects of Protozoan Infections in Immunocompromised Patients: A Review

Some Aspects of Protozoan Infections in Immunocompromised Patients: A Review

Protozoa are among the most important pathogens that can cause infections in immunocompromised hosts. These microorganisms particularly infect individuals with impaired cellular immunity, such as those with hematological neoplasias, renal or heart transplant patients, patients using high doses of co...

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Main Authors: Ferreira Marcelo Simão, Borges Aércio Sebastião
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ) 2002-01-01
Series:Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz
Subjects:
protozoa
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
Aids
opportunistic infections
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0074-02762002000400001

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