Abstract | BACKGROUND: PATIENT: RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS: A high index of suspicion, together with better diagnostic assays to detect visceral leishmaniasis, is warranted in the diagnostic work-up of any fever of unknown origin in immunocompromised patients, especially in endemic areas.
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Authors | M M Hussein, J M Mooij, H M Roujouleh, O A Hamour, H Felemban |
Journal | Transplantation
(Transplantation)
Vol. 71
Issue 3
Pg. 479-81
(Feb 15 2001)
ISSN: 0041-1337 [Print] United States |
PMID | 11233914
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Bacteremia
(diagnosis, microbiology)
- Humans
- Kidney Transplantation
(adverse effects)
- Leishmaniasis, Visceral
(diagnosis, etiology)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Salmonella
(isolation & purification)
- Salmonella Infections
(diagnosis, microbiology)
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