Late onset pulmonary Lophomonas blattarum infection in renal transplantation: a report of two cases

Intern Med. 2011;50(9):1039-43. doi: 10.2169/internalmedicine.50.4672. Epub 2011 May 1.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Animals
  • Antiprotozoal Agents / therapeutic use
  • Cockroaches / parasitology
  • Humans
  • Insect Vectors / parasitology
  • Kidney Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Lung Diseases, Parasitic / diagnosis
  • Lung Diseases, Parasitic / drug therapy
  • Lung Diseases, Parasitic / etiology*
  • Male
  • Metronidazole / therapeutic use
  • Middle Aged
  • Protozoan Infections / diagnosis
  • Protozoan Infections / drug therapy
  • Protozoan Infections / etiology*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Antiprotozoal Agents
  • Metronidazole