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Lambliasis-associated Schönlein-Henoch purpura in an Italian traveller: first case report in Italy
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Affiliations- Infectious and Tropical Diseases Unit, “Annunziata” Hub Hospital, Azienda Ospedaliera di Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy
- Microbiology and Virology Unit, “Annunziata” Hub Hospital, Azienda Ospedaliera di Cosenza, Cosenza, Italy
- Infectious Diseases Institute, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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Abstract
A unique report of Schönlein-Henoch purpura (SHP) associated with a recent Giardia lamblia enteric infection
is described and discussed on the ground of the available literature. Tinidazole plus an appropriate
probiotic therapy, including Lactobacillus reuteri and vitamin D, proved to be effective in the condition.
SHP is an immunocomplex-mediated disorder characterised by a number of differently associated signs
and symptoms, leading to the possible involvement of the skin, joints, abdomen and kidneys. Recent
bacterial, viral, or protozoan infections may trigger the disease onset in patients of all ages. The paper describes
the first case of SHP triggered by a giardiasis. Tinidazole plus an appropriate probiotic therapy, i.e.
L. reuteri and vitamin D proved to be effective in this condition. To our knowledge, this is the first reported
case of lambliasis-associated SHP described in an international traveller.
Abstract
A unique report of Schönlein-Henoch purpura (SHP) associated with a recent Giardia lamblia enteric infection
is described and discussed on the ground of the available literature. Tinidazole plus an appropriate
probiotic therapy, including Lactobacillus reuteri and vitamin D, proved to be effective in the condition.
SHP is an immunocomplex-mediated disorder characterised by a number of differently associated signs
and symptoms, leading to the possible involvement of the skin, joints, abdomen and kidneys. Recent
bacterial, viral, or protozoan infections may trigger the disease onset in patients of all ages. The paper describes
the first case of SHP triggered by a giardiasis. Tinidazole plus an appropriate probiotic therapy, i.e.
L. reuteri and vitamin D proved to be effective in this condition. To our knowledge, this is the first reported
case of lambliasis-associated SHP described in an international traveller.
Keywords
Giardia lamblia, giardiasis, Schönlein-Henoch purpura, travel medicine
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Lambliasis-associated Schönlein-Henoch purpura in an Italian traveller: first case report in Italy
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Case report
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89-91
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2023-06-30
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IMH 2023;74(2):89-91.
Keywords
Giardia lamblia
giardiasis
Schönlein-Henoch purpura
travel medicine
Authors
Antonio Mastroianni
Sonia Greco
Valeria Vangeli
Maria Vittoria Mauro
Francesca Greco
Roberto Manfredi
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