Pulmonary embolism and acute cytomegalovirus infection in an immunocompetent patient

Infez Med. 2010 Dec;18(4):270-2.

Abstract

A case of an immunocompetent man with acute CMV infection associated with a pulmonary embolism is described. Acute CMV infection could be a risk factor for developing thromboembolism. Pulmonary embolism should be included in differential diagnosis in patients with acute CMV infections and pulmonary opacities.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Adult
  • Cytomegalovirus Infections / complications*
  • Humans
  • Immunocompetence
  • Male
  • Pulmonary Embolism / etiology*