Manifestation of Cytomegalovirus-Associated Gastritis and Colitis With Immunosuppression and Review of Literature.

Abstract

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in immunocompromised patients can cause significant morbidity and mortality. Early recognition and treatment helps to improve outcome. We present a case of postrenal transplant CMV infection causing both upper and lower gastrointestinal infection and symptoms. Patient developed significant co-morbidity which required multiple hospital admissions and therapeutic interventions.