Cutaneous cytomegalovirus infection in a child with hyper IgE and specific defects in antibody response to protein vaccines
Braz. j. infect. dis
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15(5): 484-485, Sept.-Oct. 2011. ilus
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in English
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ABSTRACT
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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Main subject:
Immunoglobulin E
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Immunocompromised Host
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Skin Diseases, Viral
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Cytomegalovirus Infections
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Cytomegalovirus
Type of study:
Screening study
Limits:
Child
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Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Braz. j. infect. dis
Journal subject:
Communicable Diseases
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Iran
Institution/Affiliation country:
Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences/IR
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences/IR
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