A rare diarrheic parasite in a liver transplant patient: Isospora belli.

Abstract

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.

• Authors: M Atambay, M R Bayraktar, U Kayabas, S Yilmaz, Y Bayindir
• Journal: Transplantation proceedings (Transplant Proc) Vol. 39 Issue 5 Pg. 1693-5 (Jun 2007) ISSN: 0041-1345 [Print] United States
• PMID: 17580223 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Antiparasitic Agents
• Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination

Topics

• Adult
• Animals
• Antiparasitic Agents (therapeutic use)
• Female
• Humans
• Immunocompromised Host
• Isospora
• Isosporiasis (diagnosis, drug therapy)
• Liver Transplantation (adverse effects, immunology)
• Postoperative Complications (immunology, parasitology)
• Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination (therapeutic use)