CMV - Gastroenteritis/Colitis
Alternate Names : Colitis - Cytomegalovirus, Esophagitis - Cytomegalovirus, Gastroenteritis - Cytomegalovirus, Gastrointestinal CMV Disease
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Treatment
The objectives of therapy are to control the infection and relieve symptoms. Antiviral medications that may be used include ganciclovir (Cytovene) or foscarnet (Foscavir). Treatment is given intravenously and sometimes orally for several weeks.
In some cases, therapy may be prolonged. CMV hyperimmune globulin may be used in cases of severe refractory infection. Antidiarrheal medications and analgesics are used for the relief of symptoms.
Nutritional supplements or intravenous nutrition to combat wasting may be indicated.
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