Asymptomatic cytomegalovirus gastritis in an immunocompetent COVID-19 patient: a case report

Authors

  • Fizza Najeeb Final Year MBBS Student, Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Maria Iqbal Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Syed Mohammad Mehmood Abbas Department of Medicine, Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Tahir Iqbal Department of Medicine, Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.10019

Keywords:

Cytomegalovirus, Cytomegalovirus Infections, Case Report, COVID-19

Abstract

A number of complications are associated with COVID-19 due to reduced immunity. Of these, opportunistic infections are of great significance because of their atypical presentation and low detection rates. Co-infection of various parts of the gastrointestinal system with cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common occurrence in COVID-19 patients. Dysphagia and odynophagia are the main complaints of oesophagitis caused by CMV. Colitis due to CMV presents with melena, diarrhoea, or constipation. However, gastritis due to the same agent can be asymptomatic or associated with atypical symptoms like fever and epigastric pain. Cytomegalovirus gastritis can be fatal if not detected early. Hence, continued monitoring of routine baseline investigations is imperative until the complete resolution of COVID-19, as prompt diagnosis improves the outcomes.

Keywords: Cytomegalovirus, Cytomegalovirus Infections, case report, COVID-19.

Published

2024-06-28

How to Cite

Najeeb, F., Iqbal, M., Abbas, S. M. M., & Iqbal, T. (2024). Asymptomatic cytomegalovirus gastritis in an immunocompetent COVID-19 patient: a case report. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 74(7), 1402–1404. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.10019

Issue

Section

STUDENT'S CORNER CASE REPORT