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ArticleEuropean journal of case reports in internal medicine2024

Challenges in Diagnosing Post-Splenectomy Cytomegalovirus Mononucleosis.

Kim Abbegail Tan Aldecoa, Rahul Pidikiti, Jaisal Brar, Geetha Krishnamoorthy, Shamla Kalyan, Cecilia Cosma, Pritha Chitagi

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Article in European journal of case reports in internal medicine, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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7 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Kim Abbegail Tan AldecoaDepartment of Internal Medicine, Trinity Health Oakland, Pontiac, USA.
Rahul PidikitiDepartment of Internal Medicine, Trinity Health Oakland, Pontiac, USA.
Jaisal BrarDepartment of Internal Medicine, Trinity Health Oakland, Pontiac, USA.
Geetha KrishnamoorthyDepartment of Internal Medicine, Trinity Health Oakland, Pontiac, USA.
Shamla KalyanDepartment of Infectious Diseases, Trinity Health Oakland, Pontiac, USA.
Cecilia CosmaDepartment of Internal Medicine, Trinity Health Oakland, Pontiac, USA.
Pritha ChitagiDepartment of Internal Medicine, Trinity Health Oakland, Pontiac, USA.
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Abstract

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is often asymptomatic. However, in certain individuals, it can cause non-specific signs and symptoms that maybe hard to recognise. The condition may therefore be overlooked or misdiagnosed, leading to prolonged illness and serious sequelae. In this case report, we present a rare instance of CMV infection in an HIV-negative patient who had a remote history of splenectomy and was experiencing prolonged fever and markedly elevated white blood cell (WBC) count. LEARNING POINTS: The clinical presentation of CMV infection in a post-splenectomy patient can be intricate and deceptive, involving non-specific symptoms such as prolonged fever and a markedly elevated WBC count.The decision on treatment among individuals without apparent risk factors (such as AIDS, transplant, or cancers) led to in-depth deliberations and discussion.Post-splenectomy patients with CMV infection may exhibit prolonged illness, potentially leading to severe consequences if left untreated.

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CMV mononucleosisCytomegaloviruspost-splenectomy

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PMCPMC10860906
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