Abstract
Herpesvirus colitis is a known cause of morbidity and mortality amongst immunosuppressed individuals. We present a case of HSV colitis following a diagnosis of Crohn's Disease and methylprednisolone therapy. Diagnosis was confirmed by immunohistochemical staining and supported by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) of cutaneous vesicles. The patient recovered following three weeks of acyclovir.
Highlights
Herpesvirus colitis is a known cause of morbidity and mortality amongst immunosuppressed individuals
We present a case of herpex simplex virus (HSV) colitis following a diagnosis of Crohn’s Disease and methylprednisolone therapy
Diagnosis was confirmed by immunohistochemical staining and supported by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) of cutaneous vesicles. e patient recovered following three weeks of acyclovir
Summary
Herpesvirus colitis is a known cause of morbidity and mortality amongst immunosuppressed individuals. We present a case of HSV colitis following a diagnosis of Crohn’s Disease and methylprednisolone therapy. 1. Background e management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) continues to evolve with the introduction of more toxic immunosuppressive therapies [1, 2]. Herpesvirus infections are common sequelae in the clinical course of patients being managed for IBD [2,3,4,5].
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