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

Background Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) show an increased risk of
developing cytomegalovirus (CMV) disease because of immunosuppressive medication and …

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 …

Objectives This 10-year retrospective cohort study aims to determine the prevalence and risk
factors of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in inpatients with exacerbated inflammatory …

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

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. Cytomegalovirus disease in patients with inflammatory bowel disease is
frequently the result of viral reactivation. Conversely, primary CMV infection is believed to be …

Background & Aims The presentation of cytomegalovirus (CMV) disease in patients with
inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can be similar to that of idiopathic IBD. It is a challenge to …

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 …

There is an ongoing debate regarding the signifcance of cytomegalovirus (CMV) in colonic
biopsies and the effect of antiviral therapy in patients with infammatory bowel disease (IBD) …