Persistent erythema multiforme and CMV infection.
Persistent erythema multiforme is a rare disorder with only 23 known cases reported in the literature. Persistent erythema multiforme has been reported in association with Epstein-Barr virus, herpes virus, hepatitis C virus, influenza, inflammatory bowel disease, and a variety of neoplasms. To our knowledge, this case is the first case of persistent erythema multiforme reported in association with cytomegalovirus infection.
Wanner
Molly
M
Department of Dermatology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard University, Boston, MA, USA. mwanner@partners.org
Pol-Rodriguez
Marlyanne
M
Hinds
Ginette
G
Hutt
Cheryl
C
Husain
Sameera
S
Grossman
Marc E
ME
D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001855:Bone Marrow Diseases / Q000150:complications; D003586:Cytomegalovirus Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D004892:Erythema Multiforme / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D017245:Foscarnet / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015774:Ganciclovir / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006526:Hepatitis C / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D016031:Liver Transplantation; D008875:Middle Aged; D010198:Pancytopenia / Q000150:complications; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology
D000998:Antiviral Agents; D017245:Foscarnet; D015774:Ganciclovir