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

M Atambay; M R Bayraktar; U Kayabas; S Yilmaz; Y Bayindir

doi:10.1016/j.transproceed.2007.02.080

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

Transplant Proc. 2007 Jun;39(5):1693-5. doi: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2007.02.080.

Authors

M Atambay¹, M R Bayraktar, U Kayabas, S Yilmaz, Y Bayindir

Affiliation

¹ Medical Faculty, Inonu University, Elazig Yolu 8 Km., Malatya 44280, Turkey.

PMID: 17580223
DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2007.02.080

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.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

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

Substances

Antiparasitic Agents
Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination