Post-transplant liver graft schistosomiasis in a migrant from Sub-Saharan Africa

Transpl Infect Dis. 2018 Oct;20(5):e12950. doi: 10.1111/tid.12950. Epub 2018 Jul 13.

Abstract

We report a case of post-transplant liver graft infection with Schistosoma spp in a migrant from sub-Saharan Africa transplanted for HBV-related cirrhosis and with undiagnosed schistosomiasis pre-transplantation. The occurrence of tropical diseases in non-endemic areas warrants screening protocols for organ donors and recipients with a history of exposure in endemic areas.

Keywords: Europe; Italy; Schistosoma; liver transplantation; migrant; schistosomiasis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Africa South of the Sahara
  • Allografts / parasitology
  • Animals
  • Anthelmintics / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Liver / parasitology
  • Liver Cirrhosis / surgery
  • Liver Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Schistosoma haematobium / isolation & purification*
  • Schistosomiasis haematobia / diagnosis*
  • Schistosomiasis haematobia / drug therapy
  • Schistosomiasis haematobia / parasitology
  • Transients and Migrants

Substances

  • Anthelmintics