Detection of Cytomegalovirus in Colonic Mucosa of Children With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Objectives: Although it has been recommended to perform sigmoidoscopy to screen for cytomegalovirus (CMV) reactivation in acute severe colitis, the frequency of CMV reactivation in children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is unknown. The aim of this study was to determine the frequency and management of CMV detection in colonic mucosa of children with IBD. Methods: In a retrospective study, consecutive IBD patients,
Source: Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition - Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Short Communications: Gastroenterology: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Source Type: research