Obstructive endo-bronchial pseudotumour due to herpes simplex type 2 infection in an HIV-infected man.

Abstract

We report a 31-year-old man with an obstructive bronchial lesion due to herpes simplex type 2 infection, who responded promptly to endoscopic resection and oral treatment with acyclovir. Exophytic lesions of the respiratory tract are rare, potentially life-threatening, but readily treated complication of herpes simplex virus infection in HIV-infected individuals.

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Authors

Plowman GM, Watson MW, D'Souza H, Thomas MG

Institution

Infectious Disease Department, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand.

Source

International journal of STD & AIDS 20:10 2009 Oct pg 737-8

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Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

19815922