Abstract
A hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipient developed abdominal pain, pneumatosis intestinalis, hepatitis, pancreatitis, and inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion. Blood for varicella-zoster virus (VZV) DNA polymerase chain reaction was positive. She was treated with acyclovir and subsequently developed VZV antigen-positive zoster. Detection of VZV DNA in blood may be useful for early diagnosis in immunocompromised hosts who present with zoster without skin lesions.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, N.I.H., Intramural
MeSH terms
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Abdominal Pain / etiology
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Acyclovir / therapeutic use
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Adult
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Antiviral Agents / therapeutic use
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DNA, Viral / blood
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Female
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Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation / adverse effects*
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Herpes Zoster / diagnosis*
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Herpes Zoster / drug therapy
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Herpesvirus 3, Human / isolation & purification*
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Humans
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Pancreatitis / etiology
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Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis / etiology
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Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods*
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Vasopressins / blood
Substances
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Antiviral Agents
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DNA, Viral
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Vasopressins
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Acyclovir