Abstract
Immunosuppressive treatments used in the management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, namely steroids, thiopurines and anti-TNF drugs, raise the risk of acquiring opportunistic infections. However, most of these infections are mild and self-limited, not requiring specific therapy or suspension of the immunosuppressors. We report a case of disseminated cutaneous herpes simplex infection in a patient with Crohn's disease under steroids and azathioprine.
Keywords:
Crohn's disease; Herpes Simplex Virus; Immunosuppression.
Copyright © 2013 European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
MeSH terms
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Adrenal Cortex Hormones / administration & dosage
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Adrenal Cortex Hormones / adverse effects*
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Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use
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Azathioprine / adverse effects*
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Azathioprine / therapeutic use
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Crohn Disease / complications
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Crohn Disease / drug therapy*
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Drug Therapy, Combination
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Female
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Herpes Simplex / chemically induced*
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Herpes Simplex / etiology
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Humans
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Immunosuppressive Agents / administration & dosage
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Immunosuppressive Agents / adverse effects*
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Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
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Prednisolone / administration & dosage
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Prednisolone / adverse effects
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Prednisolone / therapeutic use
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Young Adult
Substances
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Adrenal Cortex Hormones
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Immunosuppressive Agents
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Prednisolone
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Azathioprine