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Cytomegalovirus infection causing pseudomembranous colitis

J Franco¹, B T Massey, R Komorowski

¹Department of Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.

The American Journal of Gastroenterology

|December 1, 1994

Summary

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) can cause pseudomembranous colitis in liver transplant patients, especially when Clostridium difficile tests are negative. Prompt ganciclovir treatment can be effective for this serious infection.

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Infectious Diseases
Transplant Medicine

Background:

Immunocompromised patients, particularly liver transplant recipients, are susceptible to opportunistic infections.
Pseudomembranous colitis is commonly associated with Clostridium difficile infection.
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a significant pathogen in transplant recipients.