CYTOMEGALOVIRUS SINUSITIS - A NEW MANIFESTATION OF AIDS

Cytomegalovirus is a common pathogen in patients infected with the hum an immunodeficiency virus. In this article, cytomegalovirus sinusitis is described and documented for the first time, to our knowledge. Cyto megalovirus was cultured from the sinuses of four patients who were po sitive for the human immunodeficiency virus and who had antibiotic-res istant infections. In one patient who underwent surgery, cytomegalovir us inclusions were documented consistent with invasive infection. Opti mal treatment has yet to be determined, but in this case surgery did p rovide temporary relief of sinus symptoms.