CMV - gastroenteritis/colitis
Alternate Names : Colitis - cytomegalovirus, Gastroenteritis - cytomegalovirus, Gastrointestinal CMV disease
Symptoms & Signs
Gastrointestinal CMV disease may affect one area or the entire body. Ulcers can occur in the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, or colon. Such ulcers are associated with symptoms such as:
When the intestines are involved, the ulcers may cause: - Abdominal pain
- Bloody stools
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Weight loss
More severe infections can result in gastrointestinal bleeding or a hole through the wall of the bowel.
Diagnosis & Tests
Tests that may be done include: Laboratory tests will be done on a sample of tissue taken from your stomach or intestine. The tests, such as a gastric or intestinal tissue culture or biopsy, determine if the virus is in the tissue. A CMV serology test is done to look for the virus in your blood.
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