First cases of microsporidiosis in transplant recipients in Spain and review of the literature.

Abstract

Microsporidia are currently considered emerging pathogens responsible for life-threatening infections in organ transplant recipients. Here, we describe the first cases of intestinal microsporidiosis by Enterocytozoon bieneusi genotype D in two non-HIV-infected renal transplant recipients from Spain. Previously reported cases of microsporidiosis in organ transplant recipients have also been reviewed, highlighting the necessity of considering organ transplant recipients a risk group for microsporidiosis. A systematic search for these parasites is recommended in cases of persistent diarrhea and in the differential diagnosis of other syndromes, such as chronic fever of unknown etiology.

• Authors: A L Galván, A M Martín Sánchez, M A Pérez Valentín, N Henriques-Gil, F Izquierdo, S Fenoy, C del Aguila
• Journal: Journal of clinical microbiology (J Clin Microbiol) Vol. 49 Issue 4 Pg. 1301-6 (Apr 2011) ISSN: 1098-660X [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 21325545 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Review)

Topics

• Aged
• Enterocytozoon (classification, genetics, isolation & purification)
• Genotype
• Humans
• Immunocompromised Host
• Kidney Transplantation (adverse effects)
• Male
• Microsporidiosis (diagnosis, pathology)
• Middle Aged
• Spain
• Transplantation