Cytomegalovirus Encephalitis in an HIV-Negative Patient

Authors

  • Carla Ferreira Santos Serviço de Medicina Interna 2. Hospital de São Teotónio. Viseu. Portugal.
  • Marlene Delgado Serviço de Medicina Interna 2. Hospital de São Teotónio. Viseu. Portugal.
  • Ana Bárbara Simões Serviço de Medicina Geral e Familiar. Hospital de São Teotónio. Viseu. Portugal.
  • Joana Nunes Serviço de Neurologia. Hospital de São Teotónio. Viseu. Portugal.
  • Isabel Pereira Serviço de Pneumologia. Hospital de São Teotónio. Viseu. Portugal.
  • Orlando Gaspar Serviço de Medicina Interna 2. Hospital de São Teotónio. Viseu. Portugal.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.4949

Abstract

Secondary immunodeficiences are associated with an increased incidence of infection and malignancy, as well with development of
autoimmune disease. Immune system function is altered by many conditions, such as aging, malnutrition and mycobacterial infections. However, the treatment of the primary condition often results in the improvement of the immune compromise. The authors present a case of cytomegalovirus encephalitis and hepatitis, due to viral reactivation associated with development of secondary immunodeficience in an HIV-negative patient.

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Author Biographies

Carla Ferreira Santos, Serviço de Medicina Interna 2. Hospital de São Teotónio. Viseu. Portugal.

Marlene Delgado, Serviço de Medicina Interna 2. Hospital de São Teotónio. Viseu. Portugal.

Ana Bárbara Simões, Serviço de Medicina Geral e Familiar. Hospital de São Teotónio. Viseu. Portugal.

Joana Nunes, Serviço de Neurologia. Hospital de São Teotónio. Viseu. Portugal.

Isabel Pereira, Serviço de Pneumologia. Hospital de São Teotónio. Viseu. Portugal.

Orlando Gaspar, Serviço de Medicina Interna 2. Hospital de São Teotónio. Viseu. Portugal.

Published

2013-10-31

How to Cite

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Ferreira Santos C, Delgado M, Simões AB, Nunes J, Pereira I, Gaspar O. Cytomegalovirus Encephalitis in an HIV-Negative Patient. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 2013 Oct. 31 [cited 2024 Mar. 28];26(5):608-13. Available from: https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/4949