title: Acute cytomegalovirus infection as a cause of venous thromboembolism.
abstract: Acute Human Cytomegalovirus (HCMV) infection is an unusual cause of venous thromboembolism, a potentially life-threatening condition. Thrombus formation can occur at the onset of the disease or later during the recovery and may also occur in the absence of acute HCMV hepatitis. It is likely due to both vascular endothelium damage caused by HCMV and impairment of the clotting balance caused by the virus itself. Here we report on two immunocompetent women with splanchnic thrombosis that occurred during the course of acute HCMV infection. Although the prevalence of venous thrombosis in patients with acute HCMV infection is unknown, physicians should be aware of its occurrence, particularly in immunocompetent patients presenting with fever and unexplained abdominal pain.
authors: Department of Infectious Diseases, IRCCS San Matteo Hospital Foundation, University of Pavia, Viale Golgi 19, 27100 Pavia, Italy.
authors: Francesca
authors: F
authors: Rinaldi
authors: Department of Infectious Diseases, IRCCS San Matteo Hospital Foundation, University of Pavia, Viale Golgi 19, 27100 Pavia, Italy.
authors: Raffaella
authors: R
authors: Lissandrin
authors: Clinical-Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences Department, Section of Anesthesia and Intensive Care 1, University of Pavia, IRCCS San Matteo Hospital Foundation, Viale Golgi 19, 27100 Pavia, Italy.
authors: Francesco
authors: F
authors: Mojoli
authors: Molecular Virology Unit, Virology and Microbiology Department, IRCCS San Matteo Hospital Foundation, Viale Golgi 19, 27100 Pavia, Italy.
authors: Fausto
authors: F
authors: Baldanti
authors: Department of Infectious Diseases, IRCCS San Matteo Hospital Foundation, University of Pavia, Viale Golgi 19, 27100 Pavia, Italy.
authors: Enrico
authors: E
authors: Brunetti
authors: Microbiology Service, San Bortolo Hospital, Viale Rodolfi 37, 36100 Vicenza, Italy.
authors: Michela
authors: M
authors: Pascarella
authors: Infectious and Tropical Diseases Unit, San Bortolo Hospital, Viale Rodolfi 37, 36100 Vicenza, Italy.
authors: Maria Teresa
authors: MT
authors: Giordani