Chronic hepatitis E and Medicopsis romeroi coinfection in a Canadian renal transplant recipient: a case report.
Seema Sharma, Philippe El-Helou, Jamie Borlang et al.
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Case in brief
A Canadian renal transplant recipient presented with chronic hepatitis E virus infection and subcutaneous phaeohyphomycosis caused by Medicopsis romeroi. The patient faced diagnostic and treatment challenges due to the rarity of these infections in immunocompromised individuals. Ultimately, the patient achieved complete recovery following appropriate management.
What made this case unusual
The simultaneous occurrence of chronic hepatitis E and Medicopsis romeroi infection in an immunocompromised host is particularly rare, highlighting the complexity of managing multiple atypical infections.
Diagnostic / clinical pearl
Clinicians should consider the possibility of co-infections in immunocompromised patients presenting with atypical symptoms, especially in low-endemicity regions.
Why it matters
This case underscores the importance of awareness and diagnostic vigilance for rare infections in transplant recipients, which can complicate clinical management.