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Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://scholars.lib.ntu.edu.tw/handle/123456789/535302
Title: Blastocystis hominis infection in a post-cardiotomy patient on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support: A case report and literature review
Authors: Chen C.-H.
HSIN-YUN SUN 
Chien H.-F.
HONG-SHIEE LAI 
NAI-KUAN CHOU 
Issue Date: 2014
Journal Volume: 5
Journal Issue: 9
Start page/Pages: 637-639
Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Abstract: 
INTRODUCTION Opportunistic pathogens can cause severe damage leading to irreversible complications in immune-compromised patients. Here we describe a patient who sustained Blastocystis hominis infection resulting in severe sepsis while on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support, and the course of treatment taken to treat him. PRESENTATION OF CASE Our case, a 34-year-old Filipino man, was hospitalized for valvular disease and received valve replacements. ECMO and an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) were implemented when the patient developed progressive heart failure after cardiac surgery. Unfortunately, the patient suffered from sepsis with persistent fever and diarrhea, and subsequent examinations indicated the patient was infected by B. hominis. After adequate administration of the antibiotic metronidazole, the patient's symptoms subsided and he was discharged. DISCUSSION Blastocystis hominis is a unicellular protozoa commonly found in the intestinal tract, and the prevalence of B. hominis is 1.5-10% in developed countries and 30-50% in developing countries. The patient needed the support of ECMO and IABP, was immunocompromised to a certain extent; B. hominis can be a harmful opportunistic pathogen for them and lead to severe irreversible complications such as death. CONCLUSION This is the first published article showing that the opportunistic pathogen, B. hominis, can cause severe infection in patients on ECMO support, a result that should be kept in mind when patients come from a place with a high prevalence of B. hominis. The prophylactic medication should be administered routinely when patients live in the region and extracorporeal life-support is used. ? 2014 The Authors.
URI: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84940361273&doi=10.1016%2fj.ijscr.2014.07.010&partnerID=40&md5=3db3752fa76e64e8ccdb59ede029f2b0
https://scholars.lib.ntu.edu.tw/handle/123456789/535302
ISSN: 2210-2612
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2014.07.010
SDG/Keyword: cefpirome; metronidazole; teicoplanin; abdominal discomfort; adult; aorta valve replacement; aorta valve stenosis; article; blastocystosis; cardiogenic shock; cardiomegaly; case report; coronary artery obstruction; coughing; diarrhea; drug substitution; drug withdrawal; electrocardiography; extracorporeal oxygenation; fatigue; feces culture; fever; heart catheterization; human; hypokinesia; intraaortic balloon pump; leg edema; leukocytosis; lung edema; male; mitral valve regurgitation; mitral valve replacement; outcome assessment; percutaneous transluminal angioplasty; priority journal; Taiwan; thorax radiography
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