Disseminated Enterocytozoon bieneusi microsporidiosis in an HIV-infected patient.

Authors
Rabaud, C Georges, E Guedenet, JC Allamagny, E May, T Canton, P
Citation
C. Rabaud et al., Disseminated Enterocytozoon bieneusi microsporidiosis in an HIV-infected patient., PATH BIOL, 47(5), 1999, pp. 576-578
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
PATHOLOGIE BIOLOGIE
ISSN journal
03698114 → ACNP
Volume
47
Issue
5
Year of publication
1999
Pages
576 - 578
Database
ISI
SICI code
0369-8114(199905)47:5<576:DEBMIA>2.0.ZU;2-9
Abstract
An HIV-positive patient developed disseminated Enterocytozoon bieneusi infe ction. The parasite was identified in stool, duodenal biopsy, nasal dischar ge, and sputum specimens using transmission electron microscopy. Albendazol e therapy failed to improve the symptoms or eradicate the parasite. The pat ient survived for nine months after the diagnosis of E. bieneusi infection.