First-in-man observation of Talaromyces marneffei-transmission by organ transplantation

TitleFirst-in-man observation of Talaromyces marneffei-transmission by organ transplantation
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2017
AuthorsHermans F, Ombelet S, Degezelle K, Testelmans D, Van Raemdonck DE, Verleden GM, Verbeken EK, Van Bleyenbergh P, Lagrou K, Vos R
Volume60
Issue3
Pagination3
Date PublishedMar
Keywordsemerging disease, fungal infection, infection by mode of transmission, Lung Transplantation, penicilliosis, zoonotic infection
Abstract

A lung transplant recipient was diagnosed with penicilliosis due to Talaromyces marneffei, a fungus endemic in South-East Asia, which was acquired by donor transmission. This first case of Talaromyces marneffei-transmission by transplantation underscores that current globalisation of travelling necessitates increased vigilance for transmission of unusual pathogens in organ recipients.

DOI10.1111/myc.12574
Alternate JournalMycoses
Notify Library Reference ID4641

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