Intestinal cryptosporidiasis in living related renal transplant recipients

Transplant Proc. 2004 Sep;36(7):2128-9. doi: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2004.08.107.

Abstract

Cryptosporidium infestations are common in immunocompromised AIDS patients. However, the literature in renal transplant recipients is scarce. We conducted a study to know the prevalence, disease manifestations, and management of cryptosporidial infestations in live related renal transplant recipients. Cryptosporidial infestations were observed in 20% of patients, including 16.6% who had symptomatic diarrhea. We conclude that the prevalence is high in the transplant population, but only a few patients are symptomatic. Clinicians should routinely request special stains to demonstrate cryptosporidium in stool specimens.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cryptosporidiosis / epidemiology*
  • Family
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Immunocompromised Host
  • India
  • Kidney Transplantation / adverse effects
  • Kidney Transplantation / immunology
  • Living Donors
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications / parasitology
  • Time Factors