A special category of patients who have inflammatory bowel disease, such as Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis, can suffer from gastrointestinal CMV infections. In fact, a small number of patients who have undergone colectomy for ulcerative colitis have been found to have symptomatic CMV infections in their remaining intestine. Symptomatic CMV infections of the GI tract are more common in persons with impaired immune systems, and in these patients serious infections can occur. Immunocompromised people who develop CMV gastroenteritis and colitis can have severe illness. Gastrointestinal CMV Infection Gastrointestinal CMV disease may be localized or widespread.
Ulcers can occur in the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, or colon.
When the intestines are involved, the ulcerations may cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, or bloody stools. The information provided herein should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited. Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20894 Copyright and Privacy Policy , We welcome your comments.