CASE REPORTS
Late Onset Pulmonary Lophomonas blattarum Infection in Renal Transplantation: A Report of Two Cases
2011 Volume 50 Issue 9 Pages 1039-1043
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2011 Volume 50 Issue 9 Pages 1039-1043
Lophomonas blattarum, a rare protozoa, was involved in pulmonary infections of transplant recipients. We report 2 cases of late onset pulmonary L. blattarum infection in renal transplant recipients with normal graft function and relative normal immune function. The diagnosis in both cases was confirmed by bronchoscopy and broncho alveolar lavage (BAL) fluid examination. Both cases were sensitive to metronidazole treatment, but one case did not completely recover during the follow-up. The diagnosis and treatment were discussed to facilitate improvement in the recognition of this rare infection, especially in transplant recipients.
