Cystoisospora belli infection in a renal transplant recipient: a case report and review of literature

Cystoisospora belli is a coccidian parasite that causes prolonged watery diarrhea especially among immunocompromised patients. Herein, we report a renal transplant patient who complaints of alternating diarrhea and review of literature related to cystoisosporiasis amongst the transplant recipients.

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Published in:Journal of infection in developing countries 2021-04, Vol.15 (4), p.599-602
Main Authors: Özmen-Çapın, Büşra Betül, Gürsoy, Gamze, Tortop, Sema, Jabrayilov, Jabrayil, İnkaya, Ahmet Çağkan, Ergüven, Sibel
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Language:English
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Summary:Cystoisospora belli is a coccidian parasite that causes prolonged watery diarrhea especially among immunocompromised patients. Herein, we report a renal transplant patient who complaints of alternating diarrhea and review of literature related to cystoisosporiasis amongst the transplant recipients.
ISSN:1972-2680
2036-6590
1972-2680
DOI:10.3855/jidc.12407