Severe lophomoniasis in a patient with diabetes and past history of COVID-19 in Central Iran: case report
In this case report, we address the diagnostic challenges and clinical implications of severe infection with Lophomonas blattarum in a patient initially suspected of experiencing long COVID symptoms. We describe the patient's medical history, initial symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatment. A...
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| author | Seyed Reza Mirbadie Amirmasoud Taheri Elahe Roshanzamir Eissa Soleymani Mahdi Fakhar |
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| description | In this case report, we address the diagnostic challenges and clinical implications of severe infection with Lophomonas blattarum in a patient initially suspected of experiencing long COVID symptoms. We describe the patient's medical history, initial symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatment. A female patient with diabetes in her early 60s presented with severe shortness of breath and was initially diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). After resolution of her DKA symptoms, persistent respiratory issues led to a COVID-19 test, which was negative. A chest computed tomography scan revealed abnormalities, prompting bronchoscopy and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid analysis, which confirmed the presence of L. blattarum . Notably, the protozoan remained mobile and viable even after a 4-day transport at ambient temperature. This case emphasizes the importance of considering alternative diagnoses and improving awareness about L. blattarum infection in patients with respiratory symptoms, for timely and accurate management. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-6ac8489649864e2d9c5845a83f8acb0b2024-02-27T12:03:38ZengSAGE PublishingJournal of International Medical Research1473-23002024-02-015210.1177/03000605241232917Severe lophomoniasis in a patient with diabetes and past history of COVID-19 in Central Iran: case reportSeyed Reza MirbadieAmirmasoud TaheriElahe RoshanzamirEissa SoleymaniMahdi FakharIn this case report, we address the diagnostic challenges and clinical implications of severe infection with Lophomonas blattarum in a patient initially suspected of experiencing long COVID symptoms. We describe the patient's medical history, initial symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatment. A female patient with diabetes in her early 60s presented with severe shortness of breath and was initially diagnosed with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). After resolution of her DKA symptoms, persistent respiratory issues led to a COVID-19 test, which was negative. A chest computed tomography scan revealed abnormalities, prompting bronchoscopy and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid analysis, which confirmed the presence of L. blattarum . Notably, the protozoan remained mobile and viable even after a 4-day transport at ambient temperature. This case emphasizes the importance of considering alternative diagnoses and improving awareness about L. blattarum infection in patients with respiratory symptoms, for timely and accurate management.https://doi.org/10.1177/03000605241232917 |
| spellingShingle | Seyed Reza Mirbadie Amirmasoud Taheri Elahe Roshanzamir Eissa Soleymani Mahdi Fakhar Severe lophomoniasis in a patient with diabetes and past history of COVID-19 in Central Iran: case report Journal of International Medical Research |
| title | Severe lophomoniasis in a patient with diabetes and past history of COVID-19 in Central Iran: case report |
| title_full | Severe lophomoniasis in a patient with diabetes and past history of COVID-19 in Central Iran: case report |
| title_fullStr | Severe lophomoniasis in a patient with diabetes and past history of COVID-19 in Central Iran: case report |
| title_full_unstemmed | Severe lophomoniasis in a patient with diabetes and past history of COVID-19 in Central Iran: case report |
| title_short | Severe lophomoniasis in a patient with diabetes and past history of COVID-19 in Central Iran: case report |
| title_sort | severe lophomoniasis in a patient with diabetes and past history of covid 19 in central iran case report |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1177/03000605241232917 |
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