Cytomegalovirus Enterocolitis and Cytomegalovirus Colitis Complicating Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative colitis exacerbation associated with cytomegalovirus infection.

There is an increasing prevalence of ulcerative colitis in Hong Kong and cytomegalovirus infection is an important factor in the exacerbation of the disease. We report on a 33- year-old Chinese man with ulcerative colitis in remission, who presented with bloody diarrhoea that failed to respond to an intensive regimen of oral and rectal steroid. Colonoscopy was performed and biopsy specimens sho...

Cytomegalovirus in Ulcerative Colitis: Bystander or Leading

Background: The link between Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection and Ulcerative Colitis (UC) is well known, but the exact direction of the causal relationship is difficult to assess. This uncertainty has a huge impact on therapeutic strategies, such as for the use of antivirals and the management of ongoing immunosuppression. The aim of this review is to discuss the main critical issues in this top...

Lymphoma complicating ulcerative colitis.

Systemic cytomegalovirus infection complicating ulcerative colitis: a case report and review of the literature.

Cytomegalovirus is a common infection worldwide and in the immunocompromised individual it can be a major cause of morbidity and mortality. In patients with inflammatory bowel disease cytomegalovirus infection has been described in both immunocompetent and immunocompromised individuals. A 34 year old man with an exacerbation of his colitis was diagnosed as having both cytomegalovirus colitis an...

CASE REPORT Systemic cytomegalovirus infection complicating ulcerative colitis: a case report and review of the literature

Cytomegalovirus is a common infection worldwide and in the immunocompromised individual it can be a major cause of morbidity and mortality. In patients with inflammatory bowel disease cytomegalovirus infection has been described in both immunocompetent and immunocompromised individuals. A 34 year old man with an exacerbation of his colitis was diagnosed as having both cytomegalovirus colitis an...