Hypertrophic herpes simplex virus 2 infection resistant to acyclovir in an immunosuppressed patient

Authors :: Tan, Charlie
Billick, Maxime J.
Gold, Wayne L.
Source :: CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal. April 3, 2023, Vol. 195 Issue 13, pE479, 4 p.
Publication Year :: 2023
Abstract: An 80-year-old man on ruxolitinib for myelofibrosis was referred to the infectious diseases clinic with a subacute, progressive mass over his left forehead. He also had type 2 diabetes mellitus [...]

Subjects :: Herpes simplex -- Case studies -- Drug therapy -- Diagnosis
Immunocompromised host -- Case studies -- Drug therapy
Viral drug resistance -- Case studies
Acyclovir -- Case studies -- Complications and side effects
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