Journal of Nephrology & Therapeutics

Chaves RV

Publications

• Research Article
  Visceral Leishmaniasis in Renal Transplant Recipients: Study of 30 Cases
  Author(s): Alves Da Silva A, Barros da Silva DM, Chaves RV, Cintra Sesso R, Pacheco-Silva A, Oliveira CMC, Fernandes PFCBC, Oliveira RA, Esmeraldo RM, Andrade JX and Costa CHNAlves Da Silva A, Barros da Silva DM, Chaves RV, Cintra Sesso R, Pacheco-Silva A, Oliveira CMC, Fernandes PFCBC, Oliveira RA, Esmeraldo RM, Andrade JX and Costa CHN
  
  Introduction: Visceral leishmaniasis is a disease caused by the protozoan Leishmania sp. and is transmitted by Lutzomyia longipalpis (sand fly). In renal transplant recipients, Visceral Leishmaniasis causes severe damage to the liver, spleen, and hematopoietic system as well as poor outcomes for patients and transplanted kidneys. This study describes the largest series of cases of this disease in renal transplant recipients, providing important information about the diagnostic routines and therapeutic strategies in this patient population. Methods: A retrospective, descriptive study was performed to analyze the distribution and evaluate the extent of the epidemiologic, clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic aspects of 30 renal transplant recipients from endemic regions who presented with Visceral Leishmaniasis in the post-transplantation period. Results: In.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-0959.1000182

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