A Practical Review of Cytomegalovirus in Gastroenterology and Hepatology

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2019
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Abstract
Human cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a ubiquitous Herpesviridae virus with a wide spectrum of pathology in humans. Host immunity is a major determinant of the clinical manifestation of CMV and can vary widely in the gastroenterology and hepatology practice setting. Immunocompetent patients generally develop a benign, self-limited mononucleosis-like syndrome whereas gastrointestinal tissue-invasive disease is more frequently seen in immunocompromised and inflammatory bowel disease patients. Additionally, liver allograft dysfunction is a significant consequence of CMV infection in liver transplant patients. While polymerase chain reaction and immunohistochemistry techniques allow for the reliable and accurate detection of CMV in the human host, the diagnostic value of different serologic, endoscopic, and histologic tests depends on a variety of factors. Similarly, latent CMV, CMV infection, and CMV disease carry different significance depending on the patient population, and the decision to initiate antiviral therapy can be complex and patient-specific. This review will focus on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of CMV in patient populations relevant to the practice of gastroenterology and hepatology—liver transplant recipients, inflammatory bowel disease patients, and otherwise immunocompetent patients.
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Authors Fakhreddine, Ali Y.;Frenette, Catherine T.;Konijeti, Gauree G.;Fakhreddine, Ali Y.;Frenette, Catherine T.;Konijeti, Gauree G.;
Journal gastroenterology research and practice
Year 2019
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10.1155/2019/6156581
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https://www.hindawi.com/journals/grp/2019/6156581/abs/
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