A Case Report of Cytomegalovirus Esophagitis in an Immune-competent Patient
Journal Title: International Journal of Current Research and Review - Year 2018, Vol 10, Issue 12
Abstract
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) esophagitis usually occurs in immunocompromised individuals. Cases of Cytomegalovirus esophagitis in immunocompetent patients have not been reported yet in China. This report is mainly based on a case study and the relevant literature review to summarize the clinical manifestations, endoscopic characteristics, diagnosis and treatment of cytomegalovirus esophagitis in immunocompetent patients.
Authors and Affiliations
Zhang Zhenyu
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP542294
- DOI 10.31782/IJCRR.2018.10122
- Views 143
- Downloads 0
Microbial Forensics- Issues and Challenges
Bioterrorism has been known to exist since hundreds of years by utilising microorganisms as weapons. The terrorist attack using anthrax in the fall of 2001 in U.S. highlighted this kind of utilisation of microorganisms....
Correlation between the Type of Arterial Vascularizacion and Presence and Localization of Myocardial Bridges
Introduction: Myocardial bridges represent an anomaly of the coronary arteries’ flow, which can be asymptomatic, or can lead to the coronary insufficiency and its clinical consequences. The aim of this research was to de...
Change in Urban Landuse and its Effect on Natural Drainage System: A Geographical Micro Leveled Study of Bhosari Stream (PCMC)
Horizontal and vertical expansion of urban areas has been increasing the rate of exploitation of natural resources, systems and their processes. Now a day, urban landuse has also been changing drastically and primarily a...
Stem Cells and Metallothionein - A Review
Stem Cells are capable of self renewal and can differentiate into other lineages upon induction with specific growth factors and proteins. Mesenchymal stem cells obtained from various sources like adipose tissue, umbilic...
Correlation between Serum Ferritin and Glycated Hemoglobin Level in Patients of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Introduction: The complications of diabetes mellitus are influenced not only by the duration of the diabetes mellitus but also by the average level of blood glucose along with glycated haemoglobin. Raised serum ferritin...