Blastocystis sp. Infection Mimicking Clostridium Difficile Colitis
We report an unusual case of severe diarrhea related to Blastocystis sp. infection in a patient with end stage renal disease on hemodialysis. The patient was admitted due to profuse diarrhea associated with fever and leukocytosis. Pertinent stool work-up such as leukocytes in stool, stool culture, c...
Main Authors: | Gaby S. Gil, Shobhana Chaudhari, Ahmed Shady, Ana Caballes, Joe Hong |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2016-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Infectious Diseases |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/7264387 |
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