Cytomegalovirus Appendicitis in an Immunocompetent Host

Abstract Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common viral pathogen. Asymptomatic infection or a mononucleosis syndrome are the most common manifestations in otherwise healthy individuals. End-organ disease is rare in immunocompetent individuals. Here, we describe a case of CMV appendicitis in a patient witho...

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Published in:Journal of clinical virology 2016-05, Vol.78, p.9-11
Main Authors: Canterino, Joseph E, McCormack, Michael, Gurung, Ananta, Passarelli, James, Landry, Marie L, Golden, Marjorie
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Allergy and Immunology
Appendicitis
Appendicitis - etiology
Appendicitis - pathology
Appendicitis - virology
Cytomegalovirus
Cytomegalovirus - isolation & purification
Cytomegalovirus Infections - diagnosis
Cytomegalovirus Infections - pathology
Cytomegalovirus Infections - virology
Humans
Immunocompetent
Infectious Disease
Male
Middle Aged
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Summary:Abstract Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common viral pathogen. Asymptomatic infection or a mononucleosis syndrome are the most common manifestations in otherwise healthy individuals. End-organ disease is rare in immunocompetent individuals. Here, we describe a case of CMV appendicitis in a patient without an immune-compromising condition.
ISSN:1386-6532
1873-5967
DOI:10.1016/j.jcv.2016.02.011