# Recurrent Septic Shock in Immunosuppressed Patients

**Authors:** Shinnosuke Fukushima, Koji Fujita, Hideharu Hagiya

PMC · DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.71249 · Clinical Case Reports · 2025-10-15

## TL;DR

This paper discusses a case where cytomegalovirus enteritis caused recurring septic shock in an immunosuppressed patient.

## Contribution

The paper highlights the need to consider cytomegalovirus enteritis in the differential diagnosis of recurrent septic shock in immunocompromised patients.

## Key findings

- Cytomegalovirus gastroenteritis can present with subtle symptoms in immunosuppressed individuals.
- Histopathological examination via endoscopy is crucial for diagnosis.
- The condition can lead to septic shock, necessitating early recognition.

## Abstract

Cytomegalovirus gastroenteritis presents with diarrhea and abdominal pain in immunosuppressed patients, and histopathological examination is essential by endoscopy. This case illustrates that cytomegalovirus enteritis may develop insidiously and possibly invoke shock in immunocompromised patients, warranting its inclusion in the differential diagnosis of recurrent septic shock.

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** Cytomegalovirus gastroenteritis (MESH:D005759), diarrhea (MESH:D003967), abdominal pain (MESH:D015746), cytomegalovirus enteritis (MESH:D004751), shock (MESH:D012769), Septic Shock (MESH:D012772)
- **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

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