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Acute cytomegalovirus proctitis and epididymitis acquired via sexual transmission in an immunocompetent patient: a case report

Authors: Deborah M. Oyeyemi, Elizabeth Chan, Mason Montano, Annika Belzer, Onyema Ogbuagu, Heidi Zapata, Jessica J. Tuan

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2023

Abstract

Background

We present a case report of an immunocompetent host with presumed sexually transmitted cytomegalovirus proctitis and epididymitis, where there currently is a sparsity of published data.

Case presentation

A 21-year-old previously healthy Caucasian individual was admitted for severe rectal and testicular pain in the setting of proctitis and epididymitis. Serology and rectal pathology confirmed acute primary cytomegalovirus infection.

Conclusions

This report details his diagnostic workup and highlights cytomegalovirus as a rare cause of sexually transmitted disease among immunocompetent persons.

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Title: Acute cytomegalovirus proctitis and epididymitis acquired via sexual transmission in an immunocompetent patient: a case report
Authors: Deborah M. Oyeyemi
Elizabeth Chan
Mason Montano
Annika Belzer
Onyema Ogbuagu
Heidi Zapata
Jessica J. Tuan
Publication date: 01-12-2023
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keywords: Proctitis
Inflammation of the Epididymis
Sexually Transmitted Infection
Sexually Transmitted Infection
Sexually Transmitted Infection
Sexually Transmitted Infection
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Chlamydia
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2023
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-023-04216-1

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Acute cytomegalovirus proctitis and epididymitis acquired via sexual transmission in an immunocompetent patient: a case report

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusions

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusions

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