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An Autopsy Case of Disseminated Cytomegalovirus Infection in a Classic Hemophiliac A with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

Year: 1989

Type: article

Abstract: This is a case report of disseminated cytomegalovirus infection which occured in 23-year-old male hemophiliac with AIDS. He has been receiving Factor VIII concentrate. Postmortem examination revealed generalized CMV infection in the lungs, the adrenal glands and the large intestine resulting in multiple organ system failure. These observations suggest that when Factor VIII concentrate used, careful evaluation of the pathogens such as ATL and HIV is essential.

Source: Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)

Authors: Takayoshi Toda, Yuhshi Hamada, Masaki Sunagawa, Shuji Tomita, Seitetsu Hokama, Osamu Shinzato

Language: English

Topic: Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W83966442

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