A rare diarrheic parasite in a liver transplant patient: Isospora belli.
We describe the first case of isosporiasis in a liver transplant patient. Watery diarrhea due to Isospora belli was observed in a woman who had undergone liver transplantation 8 months prior. She was successfully treated with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. This parasite should be taken into consideration as an opportunistic infection in transplant patients who need increased hygienic awareness.
Atambay
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M
Medical Faculty, Inonu University, Elazig Yolu 8 Km., Malatya 44280, Turkey.
Bayraktar
M R
MR
Kayabas
U
U
Yilmaz
S
S
Bayindir
Y
Y
D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D000977:Antiparasitic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D007549:Isospora; D021865:Isosporiasis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D016031:Liver Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000276:immunology; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000276:immunology / Q000469:parasitology*; D015662:Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000977:Antiparasitic Agents; D015662:Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination