Herpes Simplex Virus Colitis in a Patient with Newly Diagnosed Crohn's Disease. (14th June 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jafri, H.; Kalina, D. R.; Aziz, T.; Serrano, P. E.; Haider, S.
• Other Names: Chauncey Thomas R. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in medicine. Volume 2018(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-06-14
• Subjects: Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine; Case Reports; Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1155/2018/7591709
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1687-9627

Abstract

Abstract : Herpesvirus colitis is a known cause of morbidity and mortality amongst immunosuppressed individuals. We present a case of HSV colitis following a diagnosis of Crohn's Disease and methylprednisolone therapy. Diagnosis was confirmed by immunohistochemical staining and supported by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) of cutaneous vesicles. The patient recovered following three weeks of acyclovir.