Publications by authors named "Erika Cavalcante Maranhao"
Schistosomiasis of liver graft as a differential diagnosis of abnormal liver tests after transplantation: report of two cases.
Lydia Teófilo de Moraes Falcão Andrea Dória Batista Erika Cavalcante Maranhão Siglya Soares Ferreira Dos Santos Vitor Ribeiro Viana Madeiro
Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo
January 2023
Article Synopsis
- Schistosomiasis affects over 200 million people globally, complicating health, especially in liver transplant patients.
- There are limited reports on Schistosoma mansoni in liver transplants and its long-term impact on the graft.
- Two cases demonstrated abnormal liver enzymes in transplant recipients, with improvement following antiparasitic treatment and highlighted the need for screening in potential transplant patients from endemic regions.