Successful treatment with oral valganciclovir in immunocompetent infant with gastrointestinal manifestations of cytomegalovirus infection

P. S. Buonuomo; P. Maurizi; P. Valentini; S. Mastrangelo; I. Lazzareschi; V. Ridola; R. Riccardi

doi:10.1038/sj.jp.7211578

Successful treatment with oral valganciclovir in immunocompetent infant with gastrointestinal manifestations of cytomegalovirus infection

P. S. Buonuomo, P. Maurizi, P. Valentini, S. Mastrangelo, I. Lazzareschi, V. Ridola, R. Riccardi

Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesu

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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	https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.jp.7211578
Publication status	Published - Oct 2006

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Obstetrics and Gynaecology
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.

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