Abstract
CMV-colitis is rare in HIV positive patients with CD4 counts higher than 100 microl(-1). We report a patient who was suffering from extensive CMV-colitis despite modest immune defect. The diagnosis was confirmed by repeated biopsies. The patient experienced an unusually long recovery which was only achieved after initiation of HAART.
MeSH terms
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AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / diagnosis*
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AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / drug therapy
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AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / immunology
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Adult
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Anti-HIV Agents / therapeutic use
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Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active
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Biopsy, Needle
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Colitis / drug therapy
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Colitis / pathology*
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Colitis / virology
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Colonoscopy
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Cytomegalovirus / isolation & purification*
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Cytomegalovirus Infections / diagnosis*
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Cytomegalovirus Infections / drug therapy
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Cytomegalovirus Infections / immunology
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Immunocompromised Host*
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Immunohistochemistry
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Male
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Risk Assessment
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Severity of Illness Index
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Treatment Outcome