Oesophageal ulcers secondary to doxycycline and herpes simplex infection in an immunocompetent patient.
- Author:
Thangavelu SARAVANAN
1
;
Pemasari Upali TELISINGHE
;
Vui Heng CHONG
Author Information
1. Department of Medicine, Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Hospital, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam.
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH:
Anti-Bacterial Agents;
adverse effects;
Doxycycline;
adverse effects;
Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal;
Esophageal Diseases;
etiology;
pathology;
Esophagus;
pathology;
virology;
Female;
Herpes Simplex;
complications;
Humans;
Middle Aged;
Ulcer;
etiology;
pathology
- From:Singapore medical journal
2012;53(4):e69-70
- CountrySingapore
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Oesophageal ulcerations are generally rare occurrences that are most commonly associated with gastro-oesophageal reflux disorder. Other causes include medications and infections in immunocompromised patients. Among the medications used in daily practice, doxycycline is most commonly implicated. Multiple aetiologies are generally uncommon. We report a case of mid-oesophageal ulcerations secondary to doxycycline and herpes simplex virus infection in an immunocompetent patient.
