Acute cytomegalovirus infection complicated by venous thrombosis: a case report.
Ann Clin Microbiol Antimicrob
; 4: 11, 2005 Aug 12.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-16098229
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
CMV-induced vasculopathy and thrombosis have been reported, but they are rare conditions usually encountered in immunocompromised patients. However more and more complications of CMV infections are recognized in immunocompetent patients. CASE PRESENTATION We present a case report of a previously healthy adult with cytomegalovirus infection that was complicated by tibiopopliteal deep venous thrombosis and in whom Factor V Leiden heterozygous mutation was found.CONCLUSION:
This new case report emphasizes the involvement of cytomegalovirus in induction of vascular thrombosis in patients with predisposing risk factors for thrombosis. It is necessary to screen for CMV infection in patients with spontaneous thrombosis and an history of fever.
Full text:
1
Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Cytomegalovirus Infections
/
Venous Thrombosis
Type of study:
Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Adult
/
Humans
/
Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Ann Clin Microbiol Antimicrob
Journal subject:
MICROBIOLOGIA
/
TERAPIA POR MEDICAMENTOS
Year:
2005
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
France