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Justyna Kaczmarek¹, Małgorzata Marchelek-Myśliwiec¹, Danuta Kosik-Bogacka²

¹Department of Nephrology, Transplantology and Internal Medicine, Pomeranian Medical University, Powstańców Wielkopolskich 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland.

Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland)

|May 7, 2025

Summary

Blastocystis infections can cause gastrointestinal issues. This case highlights severe weight loss and diarrhea in an immunocompromised renal transplant recipient with Blastocystis sp.

Keywords:

Blastocystis spp.diarrhea infection kidney transplantation

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Area of Science:

Microbiology
Immunology
Gastroenterology

Background:

Blastocystis sp. is a prevalent enteric parasite in humans and animals.
Infections can range from asymptomatic to symptomatic, causing various gastrointestinal and extra-intestinal issues.

Observation:

A 64-year-old renal transplant recipient presented with significant weight loss and diarrhea.
The patient was diagnosed with Blastocystis sp. infection.

Findings:

Blastocystis sp. infection can manifest with severe symptoms like weight loss and diarrhea.
Immunocompromised individuals, such as organ transplant recipients, are more susceptible to symptomatic infections.

Implications:

This case underscores the importance of considering Blastocystis sp. in immunocompromised patients with unexplained gastrointestinal symptoms.
Early diagnosis and management of Blastocystis infections are crucial for preventing severe outcomes in vulnerable populations.