Cytomegalovirus diaper dermatitis.
Publication/Presentation Date
3-1-1991
Abstract
Cytomegalovirus inclusions have been reported in perineal ulcers from immunosuppressed adults. The importance of this finding is unknown. We report the first pediatric case of cutaneous cytomegalovirus infection in an infant with congenital human immunodeficiency virus infection, presenting as a diaper dermatitis. Cytomegalovirus was cultured from the skin biopsy specimen, and characteristic inclusions were seen on hematoxylin-eosin-stained sections. Results of this biopsy specimen analysis prompted further investigation revealing disseminated cytomegalovirus infection, including retinitis. Aggressive pursuit of a pathogen in common conditions such as diaper dermatitis is strongly recommended in immunosuppressed pediatric patients.
Volume
127
Issue
3
First Page
396
Last Page
398
ISSN
0003-987X
Published In/Presented At
Thiboutot, D. M., Beckford, A., Mart, C. R., Sexton, M., & Maloney, M. E. (1991). Cytomegalovirus diaper dermatitis. Archives of dermatology, 127(3), 396–398.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences | Pediatrics
PubMedID
1847793
Department(s)
Department of Pediatrics
Document Type
Article