[Necrotic cervicitis for co-infection of herpes simplex virus 2 and Mycoplasma genitalium]

Rev Chilena Infectol. 2022 Apr;39(2):214-217. doi: 10.4067/S0716-10182022000200214.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Cervicitis is a frequent condition caused mainly by sexually trans- mitted agents. The clinical spectrum varies from absence of symptoms to extensive inflammatory processes that may simulate a malignant neoplasm. We present a clinical case of an adolescent with genital ulcers and systemic disease. Speculoscopy revealed a tumoral-looking cervix. Laboratory studies confirm infection with herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) and Mycoplasma genitalium, together with a histological study that ruled out neoplasia. It progresses favorably to antimicrobial treatment, with recovery of the appearance of the cervix. Cervicitis rarely presents with necrotic involvement. Co-infection with HSV-2 and M. genitalium infection may have been the determinant of cervical damage and the necrotic appearance. A thorough evaluation and study with highly sensitive and specific diagnostic tests allowed an adequate diagnosis and treatment.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Coinfection*
  • Female
  • Herpesvirus 2, Human
  • Humans
  • Mycoplasma Infections* / complications
  • Mycoplasma Infections* / diagnosis
  • Mycoplasma Infections* / drug therapy
  • Mycoplasma genitalium*
  • Uterine Cervicitis* / complications
  • Uterine Cervicitis* / diagnosis
  • Uterine Cervicitis* / drug therapy