Dermatomyositis

A type of idiopathic inflammatory myopathy characterized by evocative skin lesions and symmetrical proximal muscle weakness.

Opportunistic infection

An infection that is caused by a pathogen that would generally not be able to cause an infection in a host with a normal immune system. Such pathogens take advantage of the opportunity, so to speak, that is provided by a weakened immune system.


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PMID (PMCID)
17106602
 FEMALE
Cytomegalovirus infection complicating immunosuppressive therapy for dermatomyositis.
Hashimoto A, Okuyama R, Watanabe H, Tagami H, Aiba S.
Acta Derm Venereol. 2006;86(6):535-7.
The occurrence of opportunistic infections is not rare during the treatment of connective tissue diseases, including dermatomyositis because of the patient's immunosuppression.
17075258
 FEMALE Middle Aged
Successful treatment with regimen of intravenous gamma globulin and cyclophosphamide for dermatomyositis accompanied by interstitial pneumonia, opportunistic infection and steroid psychosis.
Murota H, Muroi E, Yamaoka T, Hamasaki Y, Katayama I.
Allergol Int. 2006;55(2):199-202.
Successful treatment with regimen of intravenous gamma globulin and cyclophosphamide for dermatomyositis accompanied by interstitial pneumonia, opportunistic infection and steroid psychosis.