Severe lophomoniasis in a patient with diabetes and past history of COVID-19 in Central Iran: case report.

ABSTRACT: 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 afte

SUBMITTER: Mirbadie SR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10898304 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature