[Necrotic cervicitis for co-infection of herpes simplex virus 2 and Mycoplasma genitalium]. / Cervicitis necrótica por co-infección de virus herpes simplex 2 y Mycoplasma genitalium.
Rev Chilena Infectol
; 39(2): 214-217, 2022 04.
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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.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Cervicitis Uterina
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Mycoplasma genitalium
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Coinfección
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Infecciones por Mycoplasma
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
Es
Revista:
Rev Chilena Infectol
Año:
2022
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Chile