E K Elmahallawy1, E Cuadros-Moronta2, M C Liébana-Martos2, J M Rodríguez-Granger2, A Sampedro-Martínez2, A Agil3, J M Navarro-Mari2, J Bravo-Soto4, J Gutierrez-Fernández5. 1. Department of Zoonotic Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt. 2. Service of Microbiology, University Hospital Virgen de las Nieves, Granada, Spain. 3. Department of Pharmacology and Neurosciences Institute (CIBM), Faculty of Medicine, University of Granada, Granada, Spain. 4. Service of Nephrology, University Hospital Virgen de las Nieves, Granada, Spain. 5. Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Granada, Granada, Spain.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The aim of this article is to assess the seroprevalence of Leishmania infection among asymptomatic renal transplant recipients in a population in the south of Spain. METHODS: Serum samples were screened for immunoglobulin-G antibodies against Leishmania with an indirect fluorescent antibody test. RESULTS: Of 625 examined serum samples, 30 (4.8%) samples were positive for Leishmania antibodies. Thirteen samples showed titers of 1:80, 15 samples showed titers of 1:160, and 2 samples showed titers of 1:320. None of the patients with positive serology to Leishmania showed signs or symptoms compatible with leishmaniasis. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of Leishmania infection found among asymptomatic renal transplant patients reinforces the need for attention in evaluation of these patients in endemic areas.
BACKGROUND: The aim of this article is to assess the seroprevalence of Leishmania infection among asymptomatic renal transplant recipients in a population in the south of Spain. METHODS: Serum samples were screened for immunoglobulin-G antibodies against Leishmania with an indirect fluorescent antibody test. RESULTS: Of 625 examined serum samples, 30 (4.8%) samples were positive for Leishmania antibodies. Thirteen samples showed titers of 1:80, 15 samples showed titers of 1:160, and 2 samples showed titers of 1:320. None of the patients with positive serology to Leishmania showed signs or symptoms compatible with leishmaniasis. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of Leishmania infection found among asymptomatic renal transplant patients reinforces the need for attention in evaluation of these patients in endemic areas.
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