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

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Atambay M., Bayraktar M. R., Kayabas U., Yilmaz S., Bayindir Y.

TRANSPLANTATION PROCEEDINGS, vol.39, no.5, pp.1693-1695, 2007 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 39 Issue: 5
• Publication Date: 2007
• Doi Number: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2007.02.080
• Journal Name: TRANSPLANTATION PROCEEDINGS
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.1693-1695
• Inonu University Affiliated: Yes

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 hygenic awareness.