Trichuris trichiura: an unusual cause of chronic diarrhoea in a renal transplant patient

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Abstract
Trichuriasis is a worldwide parasitic infection most prevalent in tropical and subtropical areas [1,2]. It is the third most common roundworm parasite in humans [1,2]. Trichuriasis is usually clinically asymptomatic. However, heavy infection, especially in small children, can cause gastrointestinal symptoms, such as abdominal pain, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, constipation and chronic appendiceal syndrome [1,2]. In a cross-sectional study, the prevalence of Trichuris trichiura was 39.7% in schoolchildren in tropical areas [3]. Despite the high prevalence, it has rarely been reported as a cause of severe diarrhoea in renal allograft recipients.

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