Cytomegalovirus polyradiculopathy in three Japanese patients with AIDS

Intern Med. 2015;54(5):513-8. doi: 10.2169/internalmedicine.54.2438. Epub 2015 Jan 15.

Abstract

Polyradiculopathy (PRP) is a rare but serious neurologic complication of cytomegalovirus (CMV) in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). We herein report three cases of CMV PRP in patients with AIDS. Although providing a prompt diagnosis and initiating anti-CMV therapy may achieve clinical improvements, administering single-drug treatment may result in virologic failure. Therefore, introducing antiretroviral therapy is a key step for improving the treatment outcomes of CMV PRP.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / complications*
  • Adult
  • Antiviral Agents / therapeutic use
  • Asian People
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid / virology
  • Cytomegalovirus Infections / drug therapy
  • Cytomegalovirus Infections / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Polyradiculopathy / drug therapy
  • Polyradiculopathy / etiology*
  • Polyradiculopathy / virology

Substances

  • Antiviral Agents