Journal article
Herpes Simplex Virus Colitis in a Patient with Newly Diagnosed Crohn’s Disease
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.
Authors
Jafri H; Kalina DR; Aziz T; Serrano PE; Haider S
Journal
Case Reports in Medicine, Vol. 2018, No. 1,
Publisher
Hindawi
Publication Date
June 14, 2018
DOI
10.1155/2018/7591709
ISSN
1687-9627