Abstract
Cytomegalovirus disease is seen mainly in immunocompromised patients. While gastrointestinal symptoms are difficult to interpret, the typical finding at endoscopy of the upper alimentary tract is ulcers. Diagnosis of cytomegalovirus disease is based on typical histological findings in biopsy specimens. Antiviral treatment should be started when cytomegalovirus disease is detected in transplant patients. If it is decided to treat patients suffering from AIDS, lifelong maintenance treatment is required. Early diagnosis by means of endoscopy and biopsies is very important, and will decide the outcome of instituted treatment.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / complications
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / immunology
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Adult
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Aged
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Cytomegalovirus Infections / immunology
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Cytomegalovirus Infections / pathology*
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Duodenal Ulcer / drug therapy
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Duodenal Ulcer / microbiology*
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Duodenal Ulcer / pathology
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Endoscopy, Digestive System
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Heart Transplantation / adverse effects
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Heart Transplantation / immunology
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Humans
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Kidney Transplantation / adverse effects
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Kidney Transplantation / immunology
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Stomach Ulcer / drug therapy
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Stomach Ulcer / microbiology*
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Stomach Ulcer / pathology