Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is a member of the herpesvirus family. HCMV infection is a
common viral infection in humans, occurring in 50%–80% of adults, depending on the …

Background The reported prevalence of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection with active
inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is highly variable, and whether CMV negatively impacts …

AIM: To identify definitions of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection and intestinal disease, in
inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), to determine the prevalence associated with these …

During recent years, a clear association between complicated courses of ulcerative colitis
and the presence of cytomegalovirus (CMV) has been established. The exact pathogenic …

Background In this study we aimed to identify clinically relevant patterns of cytomegalovirus
(CMV) infection in inflammatory bowel disease. Methods Twenty-two patients with severe …

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is common in humans. The virus then enters a “latency
phase” and can reactivate to different stimuli such as immunosuppression. The clinical …

The role of cytomegalovirus (CMV) in exacerbations of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
remains a topic of ongoing debate. Current data are conflicting as to whether CMV worsens …

The role of cytomegalovirus (CMV) in the flare-up of ulcerative colitis (UC) is not clearly
understood. CMV can cause similar symptoms in different clinical contexts, which may be …

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection can be a challenging clinical problem in patients with
inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), particularly ulcerative colitis. Clinical presentation is …

Objective The role of cytomegalovirus (CMV) reactivation in the outcome of inflammatory
bowel diseases (IBDs) is unclear. Uncertainties remain on the treatment of CMV infection …