New HIV/AIDS co-infection genetics research reported from Sungkyunkwan University, Department of Dermatology

Research findings, "Characteristics of cutaneous cytomegalovirus infection in non-acquired immune deficiency syndrome, immunocompromised patients," are discussed in a new report. According to a study from Seoul, Korea, "Although cytomegalovirus (CMV) disease is a severe complication among immunocompromised patients, its cutaneous features have not been frequently reported. As herpes simple virus (HSV) infection commonly develops in CMV skin lesions, a study is needed on the pathogenetic role of CMV in cutaneous lesion formation. The purpose of this study is to characterize the clinical and histopathological features of cutaneous CMV infection and to determine whether CMV plays a true...

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