| Literature DB >> 24808241 |
Miguel F Carrascosa1, José R Salcines-Caviedes2, Javier Gómez Román3, Marta Cano-Hoz4, Marta Fernández-Ayala4, Elena Casuso-Sáenz4, Ismael Abascal-Carrera4, Ana Campo-Ruiz4, Marta Cobo Martín2, Ainhoa Díaz-Pérez2, Pablo González-Gutiérrez5, José M Aguado6.
Abstract
We describe an immunodeficient adult with Ogilvie's syndrome preceding a disseminated papulovesicular skin rash in whom varicella-zoster virus infection was demonstrated by PCR assay in cutaneous and colonic biopsy specimens. In view of the significant morbidity and mortality that this condition carries, early and accurate molecular diagnosis and timely treatment are strongly recommended.Entities:
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Year: 2014 PMID: 24808241 PMCID: PMC4097701 DOI: 10.1128/JCM.00379-14
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Clin Microbiol ISSN: 0095-1137 Impact factor: 5.948