A Case of Varicella Zoster and Mpox Coinfection in a Patient Living With HIV.
Sex Transm Dis
; 51(4): e14-e16, 2024 Apr 01.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38301635
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT We present a case of recurrent, cutaneous mpox with coinfection of disseminated varicella zoster in an immunocompromised patient with poorly controlled HIV. This case demonstrates the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion for mpox despite prior infection and vaccination, as suboptimal immune response is possible in immunocompromised patients, and also noting the potential for coinfection necessitating timely diagnosis and appropriate testing.
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Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
HIV Infections
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Chickenpox
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Mpox (monkeypox)
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Coinfection
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Varicella Zoster Virus Infection
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Herpes Zoster
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Sex Transm Dis
Year:
2024
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Albania