Respiratory distress of unknown etiology in a transplant recipient: think toxoplasmosis!
Disseminated toxoplasmosis is a life-threatening disease in immunocompromised individuals. Infection is contracted from handling contaminated soil, cat litter, or through the consumption of contaminated water or food. It is the third most common lethal foodborne infection in the United States. In tr...
Main Authors: | , , |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
University of São Paulo
2017-12-01
|
Series: | Autopsy and Case Reports |
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | http://www.revistas.usp.br/autopsy/article/view/141473 |