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Rajeev P Nagassar1, Peng Ewe2, Shiva Jaggernauth3
1Microbiology, Sangre Grande Hospital, Sangre Grande, TTO.
Cureus
|December 13, 2024
Summary
Lophomonas spp. infections, a type of bronchopulmonary infection, are increasingly reported globally. This study details two Caribbean cases, highlighting successful treatment with metronidazole and albendazole.
Area of Science:
- Medical Mycology
- Infectious Diseases
- Pulmonology
Background:
- Bronchopulmonary infections caused by Lophomonas spp. have seen a rise in reported cases globally over the last decade.
- Geographic regions like the Caribbean have been notably absent from previous case reports concerning Lophomonas spp.
Observation:
- This report details two distinct cases of bronchopulmonary infection attributed to Lophomonas spp. within the Caribbean region.
- The clinical presentation and diagnostic findings for these two cases are described.
Findings:
- Successful treatment outcomes were achieved using metronidazole for both patients.
- An alternative treatment option, albendazole, was also found to be effective.
Implications:
- These findings expand the known geographic distribution of Lophomonas spp. infections.
- The study contributes to the understanding of effective therapeutic strategies for Lophomonas spp. infections, including metronidazole and albendazole.
- It also touches upon the ongoing debate regarding the pathogenic status of Lophomonas spp. and the affected populations.
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