Screening of Strongyloides infection using an ELISA test in transplant candidates

OBJECTIVES: Hyperinfection or disseminated strongyloidiasis has been frequently reported after transplants and is related to high mortality. This study aimed to screen for strongyloidiasis using serological diagnoses in transplant candidates. METHODS: An ELISA test was performed with filariform lar...

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Main Authors: Beatriz Toledo, Marcelo A. Corral, Dirce Mary C.L. Meisel, Maiara Gottardi, Edson Abdala, Silvia F. Costa, Lígia Camera Pierrotti, Susana A.Z. Lescano, Elenice M.N. Gonçalves, Vera L.P. Castilho, Pedro P. Chieffi, Ronaldo C.B. Gryschek, Fabiana M. Paula
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier España
Series:Clinics
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1807-59322019000100235&lng=en&tlng=en