Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) infection as a possible cause of Ogilvie's syndrome in an immunocompromised host. [caso clínico]
Por: Aguado García, José María [Enfermedades Infecciosas]
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Colaborador(es): Servicio de Medicina Interna.
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ArtículoEditor: Journal of clinical microbiology, 2014Descripción: 52(7):2718-21.Recursos en línea: Acceso libre Resumen: We describe an immunodeficient adult with Ogilvie's syndrome preceding a disseminated papulovesicular skin rash in whom varicella-zoster virus infection was demonstrated by PCR assay in cutaneous and colonic biopsy specimens. In view of the significant morbidity and mortality that this condition carries, early and accurate molecular diagnosis and timely treatment are strongly recommended.
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Carrascosa MF, Salcines Caviedes JR, Román JG, Cano Hoz M, Fernández Ayala M, Casuso Sáenz E et al. Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) infection as a possible cause of Ogilvie's syndrome in an immunocompromised host. J Clin Microbiol. 2014 Jul;52(7):2718-21.
PMID: 24808241
PMC4097701
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We describe an immunodeficient adult with Ogilvie's syndrome preceding a disseminated papulovesicular skin rash in whom varicella-zoster virus infection was demonstrated by PCR assay in cutaneous and colonic biopsy specimens. In view of the significant morbidity and mortality that this condition carries, early and accurate molecular diagnosis and timely treatment are strongly recommended.
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