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An. bras. dermatol ; 91(1): 80-83, Jan.-Feb. 2016. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-776415

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Abstract Cytomegalovirus is an opportunistic virus that commonly affects immunosuppressed patients. Cutaneous involvement by this virus is rare and occurs in significantly immunocompromised hosts, with a poor prognosis. Skin ulcers may represent the first sign of systemic infection by cytomegalovirus in these patients. Herein, a case of a systemic infection by Cytomegalovirus presenting as genital and oral ulcers in a kidney-transplant recipient is reported.


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Aged , Humans , Male , Cytomegalovirus Infections/pathology , Immunocompetence , Kidney Transplantation/adverse effects , Skin Diseases, Viral/pathology , Cytomegalovirus Infections/immunology , Polymerase Chain Reaction , Skin Diseases, Viral/immunology , Skin Ulcer/pathology , Skin Ulcer/virology
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Braz. j. infect. dis ; 15(5): 484-485, Sept.-Oct. 2011. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-612710

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Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is a common opportunistic systemic infection in immunocompromised patients, but skin involvement is rare. Herein, we report a 10 year-old girl from consanguineous parents who was referred to our center because of disseminated maculopapular rash. She had history of upper and lower respiratory tract infections. In immunological studies, increased serum IgE level and decreased responses to tetanus and diphtheria were detected. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) examination of bronchoalveolar lavage and serum sample revealed the presence of CMV. Early diagnosis of cutaneous CMV and appropriate treatment are the key actions in management of patients with underlying immunodeficiencies to avoid further complications.


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Child , Female , Humans , Cytomegalovirus Infections/diagnosis , Cytomegalovirus/immunology , Immunocompromised Host/immunology , Immunoglobulin E/blood , Skin Diseases, Viral/diagnosis , Cytomegalovirus Infections/immunology , Cytomegalovirus/genetics , DNA, Viral/blood , DNA, Viral/immunology , Polymerase Chain Reaction , Skin Diseases, Viral/immunology
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