Pulmonary embolism and acute cytomegalovirus infection in an immunocompetent patient

Authors :: Del Borgo C
Gianfreda R
Valeria Belvisi
Citton R
Soscia F
Notarianni E
Tieghi T
Cm, Mastroianni
Source :: Scopus-Elsevier, Europe PubMed Central
Publication Year :: 2011
Abstract: A case of an immunocompetent man with acute CMV infection associated with a pulmonary embolism is described. Acute CMV infection could be a risk factor for developing thromboembolism. Pulmonary embolism should be included in differential diagnosis in patients with acute CMV infections and pulmonary opacities.

Subjects :: Adult
Male
geneva score
cytomegalovirus
pulmonary embolism
Acute Disease
Cytomegalovirus Infections
Humans
Pulmonary Embolism
Immunocompetence

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