Blastocystis hominis as a cause of hypoalbuminemia and anasarca.
Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis
; 23(5): 399-402, 2004 May.
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ABSTRACT
The protozoan Blastocystis hominis has been considered nonpathogenic, but this classification has come under scrutiny in light of reports in the medical literature indicating it could be the cause of intestinal disorders and, in one case, hypoalbuminemia. Reported here is a severe case of infection with B. hominis that caused acute gastroenteritis with prolonged diarrhea, hypoalbuminemia and anasarca. The diagnosis was based on the parasitological finding, since no other pathological evidence was found. The patient responded favorably to treatment with metronidazole for 10 days. This case supports the idea that B. hominis should be considered as a cause of opportunistic infection in debilitated patients despite the controversy surrounding its pathogenicity.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Infecções por Blastocystis
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Blastocystis hominis
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Hipoalbuminemia
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Edema
Limite:
Animals
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis
Assunto da revista:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
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MICROBIOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2004
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Israel