Cytomegalovirus-Associated Splenic Infarction in a Young Female Patient

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection generally causes asymptomatic infection in the majority of immunocompetent individuals. However, the presentation may be complicated by life-threatening conditions in immunocompromised patients. We report a case of a 23-year-old healthy Caucasian female with acute CMV...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2020-10, Vol.12 (10)
Main Authors: Pakkiyaretnam, Mayurathan, Horne, Christoper, Sarr, Louise, Parsad, Meenakshi, Chong, Jimmy
Format: Article
Language:English
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Hematology
Infectious Disease
Internal Medicine
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Summary:Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection generally causes asymptomatic infection in the majority of immunocompetent individuals. However, the presentation may be complicated by life-threatening conditions in immunocompromised patients. We report a case of a 23-year-old healthy Caucasian female with acute CMV infection and splenic infarction. Serological studies confirmed acute CMV infection, and echocardiography did not show any evidence of endocarditis or mural thrombosis. We did not consider antiviral and anticoagulation therapies due to the immunocompetent nature of the patient and since the condition was suspected to be a minor vessel disease likely triggered by CMV infection.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.10801