Cytomegalovirus Hepatitis in HIV Infection

Abstract

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus spread through certain body fluids that attacks the bodys immune system, specifically the CD4 cells, often called T cells. This damage to the immune system makes it harder and harder for the body to fight off infections. acquired immunodeficiency virus (AIDS) is the stage of infection that occurs when the immune system is badly damaged and becomes more vulnerable to opportunistic infections. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality in patients with AIDS, mainly at very low CD4 count of < 50 cells/mm³ with particular involvement of the retina causing chorioretinitis. Nevertheless, the involvement of other organs is unusual in AIDS patients. Here we present a case of HIV with CMV-related hepatitis which is considered a very rare presentation.

J Med Cases. 2016;7(9):403-405
doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/jmc2618w