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Severe Blastocystis hominis in an elderly man
Y Levy1, J George, Y Shoenfeld
1Department of Medicine B, Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Israel.
The Journal of Infection
|July 1, 1996
Summary
Severe Blastocystis hominis infection can cause significant health issues, especially in elderly patients. Prompt metronidazole treatment is recommended for persistent Blastocystis-related diarrhea.
Area of Science:
- Medical Parasitology
- Gastroenterology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Blastocystis hominis is a common intestinal parasite with debated pathogenicity.
- Severe infections can occur, particularly in immunocompromised or elderly individuals.
- Antibiotic treatment can sometimes predispose to opportunistic infections.