Abstract
Toxoplasma gondii is a ubiquitous pathogen that causes significant morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised patients. Although relatively uncommon, toxoplasmosis is increasingly recognized as a severe complication of hematopoletic stem cell transplantation. Timely and accurate diagnosis of this treatable infection is critical. PCR-based testing has become the preferred method for diagnosis, occasionally replacing tissue biopsy. This article reviews the clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of toxoplasmosis in the setting of hematopoletic stem cell transplantation and the current and future role of PCR-based testing for early detection and diagnosis.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 616-624 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Expert Review of Molecular Diagnostics |
Volume | 2 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 2002 |
Keywords
- Diagnosis
- Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
- PCR
- Toxoplasmosis