Donor Screening Failure for Strongyloides stercoralis in Solid Organ Transplantation

Emerging infectious diseases 2026 Open access

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Authors: Rocio Kohan, Helena Gil-Campesino, Inés O. García Rodríguez, Magdalena Lara
DOI: 10.3201/eid3201.251483
Cited by: 1
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Abstract

We report 2 cases of donor-derived Strongyloides stercoralis infection in renal transplant recipients. Despite initial negative serologic testing in donor samples, retrospective testing confirmed transmission. This report underscores the limitations of serologic screening, the need for targeted protocols in endemic-risk populations, and the importance of close posttransplant surveillance.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Parasites and Host Interactions Whipple's Disease and Interleukins Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment

Publication details

Journal / source
Emerging infectious diseases
Publisher
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Volume
32
Issue
1
Pages
153–155
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN