A case of severe CMV-colitis in an HIV positive patient despite moderate immunodeficiency

Scand J Infect Dis. 2003;35(11-12):904-6. doi: 10.1080/00365540310017096.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / diagnosis*
  • AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / drug therapy
  • AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / immunology
  • Adult
  • Anti-HIV Agents / therapeutic use
  • Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active
  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Colitis / drug therapy
  • Colitis / pathology*
  • Colitis / virology
  • Colonoscopy
  • Cytomegalovirus / isolation & purification*
  • Cytomegalovirus Infections / diagnosis*
  • Cytomegalovirus Infections / drug therapy
  • Cytomegalovirus Infections / immunology
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Immunocompromised Host*
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Male
  • Risk Assessment
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anti-HIV Agents