CMV colitis in early HIV infection.
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) colitis is a well recognized complication of advanced HIV disease and is only rarely diagnosed in patients with normal immune function. A case of CMV colitis occurring in early HIV infection is described. Although CMV infection is normally confined to patients with advanced HIV disease, it is possible that a number of contributing factors may have led to clinical disease in this patient. CMV colitis is an important diagnosis to consider in all patients who present with a diarrhoeal illness associated with systemic features, regardless of underlying immunosuppression.
Smith
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Department of Virology, Barts and the London NHS Trust, UK.
Glynn
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Sheaff
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Aitken
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D000328:Adult; D003092:Colitis / Q000209:etiology*; D003586:Cytomegalovirus Infections / Q000209:etiology*; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male