Abstract
A 3-month-old male infant was admitted to hospital with anemia. Follow-up controls revealed the presence of specific cytomegalovirus (CMV) antibodies. Virus was isolated from urine, blood, and saliva. At 7 months of age, he presented with melena. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) of biopsy samples from the duodenum was positive for CMV. Anemia resolved after starting antiviral therapy with oral valganciclovir.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 648-649 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Journal of Perinatology |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue number | 10 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Oct 2006 |
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- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
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Successful treatment with oral valganciclovir in immunocompetent infant with gastrointestinal manifestations of cytomegalovirus infection. / Buonuomo, P. S.; Maurizi, P.; Valentini, P.; Mastrangelo, S.; Lazzareschi, I.; Ridola, V.; Riccardi, R.
In: Journal of Perinatology, Vol. 26, No. 10, 10.2006, p. 648-649.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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T1 - Successful treatment with oral valganciclovir in immunocompetent infant with gastrointestinal manifestations of cytomegalovirus infection
AU - Buonuomo, P. S.
AU - Maurizi, P.
AU - Valentini, P.
AU - Mastrangelo, S.
AU - Lazzareschi, I.
AU - Ridola, V.
AU - Riccardi, R.
PY - 2006/10
Y1 - 2006/10
N2 - A 3-month-old male infant was admitted to hospital with anemia. Follow-up controls revealed the presence of specific cytomegalovirus (CMV) antibodies. Virus was isolated from urine, blood, and saliva. At 7 months of age, he presented with melena. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) of biopsy samples from the duodenum was positive for CMV. Anemia resolved after starting antiviral therapy with oral valganciclovir.
AB - A 3-month-old male infant was admitted to hospital with anemia. Follow-up controls revealed the presence of specific cytomegalovirus (CMV) antibodies. Virus was isolated from urine, blood, and saliva. At 7 months of age, he presented with melena. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) of biopsy samples from the duodenum was positive for CMV. Anemia resolved after starting antiviral therapy with oral valganciclovir.
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JO - Journal of Perinatology
JF - Journal of Perinatology
SN - 0743-8346
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