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Persistent cutaneous herpes simplex infection.

C G Burkhart

    International Journal of Dermatology
    |October 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary
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    A severe genital herpes infection in a renal transplant patient resolved after kidney removal and reduced immunosuppression. This highlights the need to recognize severe cutaneous herpes in immunocompromised patients.

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    Area of Science:

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Nephrology
    • Immunology

    Background:

    • Renal transplant recipients often require long-term immunosuppression to prevent organ rejection.
    • Immunosuppression can increase the risk and severity of opportunistic infections, including viral infections.

    Observation:

    • A 38-year-old renal transplant patient presented with extensive, painful genital ulcerations resembling chancres.
    • Cultures identified the causative agent as herpes simplex virus type II (HSV-2).

    Findings:

    • The herpetic eruption was persistent, lasting five months and unresponsive to standard treatments.
    • Rapid clearance of the cutaneous viral infection occurred after the transplanted kidney was removed, reducing immunosuppressive therapy.

    Implications:

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    • This case underscores the potential severity and recalcitrance of cutaneous herpes simplex virus infections in renal transplant patients.
    • Early recognition and consideration of reduced immunosuppression may be crucial for managing such severe presentations.
    • Awareness of these risks is essential to avoid diagnostic delays in immunocompromised individuals.