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Cmv? An Uncommon Etiology For Significant Disease In The Immunocompetent Individual, Ashley Sareen, Cade Call, Sonya Saenz Oct 2023

Cmv? An Uncommon Etiology For Significant Disease In The Immunocompetent Individual, Ashley Sareen, Cade Call, Sonya Saenz

Research Colloquium

A 51-year-old Hispanic male with Type 2 diabetes mellitus and dyslipidemia was admitted from the ED for evaluation of recurrent fevers, multiple joint pains, and tachycardia. Physical exam findings included cachectic appearance and right inguinal lymphadenopathy. Initial laboratory testing was significant for a WBC of 23,300 (80.2% neutrophils, 13.3% lymphocytes), Hb of 11.1, HCT of 33.1, and ESR of 120. Chest x-ray reported no acute findings and x-ray imaging of affected joints were unremarkable. Blood and urine cultures would eventually return negative. Despite acetaminophen and broad-spectrum antibiotic use, the patient continued with fevers and tachycardia, prompting further infectious and rheumatological …


Profilaksis Vs. Terapi Preemtif Penyakit Cytomegalovirus (Cmv) Pada Pasien Transplantasi Ginjal Risiko Tinggi: Suatu Laporan Kasus Berbasis Bukti, Ariani Intan Wardhani, Rahajeng N. Tunjungputri, Erpryta Nurdia Tetrasiwi, Maruhum Bonar Marbun Sep 2023

Profilaksis Vs. Terapi Preemtif Penyakit Cytomegalovirus (Cmv) Pada Pasien Transplantasi Ginjal Risiko Tinggi: Suatu Laporan Kasus Berbasis Bukti, Ariani Intan Wardhani, Rahajeng N. Tunjungputri, Erpryta Nurdia Tetrasiwi, Maruhum Bonar Marbun

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Kidney transplant recipients require the use of immunosuppressive agents to prevent multiple organ rejection. Administration of immunosuppressive agents triggers an increased risk of impaired immunity and microbial infections, one of which is cytomegalovirus (CMV). Prevention of cytomegalovirus infection can be given as a prophylaxis or preemptive therapy. However, the efficacy of choosing prophylaxis or preemptive therapy is still under debate, thus we conducted this study to identify current approach in preventing CMV disease in clinical practice. A literature search was carried out using the PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase and Scopus databases with the keywords “high risk …


Cytomegalovirus And Nodular Gastric Lesions: A Case Report, Tyler Jones, Daniel Bishev, Vidya Kollu Jan 2023

Cytomegalovirus And Nodular Gastric Lesions: A Case Report, Tyler Jones, Daniel Bishev, Vidya Kollu

North Florida Division GME Research Day 2023

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A Case Of Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis(Hlh) Secondary To Cytomegalovirus Infection In An Immunocompetent Patient, Marcarthur Limpiado, Simerun Singh, Ajay Iyer, William Zvagelsky, Shruti Verma, Minar Rane, Emadeldeen Elgwairi Jan 2023

A Case Of Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis(Hlh) Secondary To Cytomegalovirus Infection In An Immunocompetent Patient, Marcarthur Limpiado, Simerun Singh, Ajay Iyer, William Zvagelsky, Shruti Verma, Minar Rane, Emadeldeen Elgwairi

Continental, MidAmerica, & Mountain Divisions GME Research Day 2023

No abstract provided.