CMV-esophagitis Learning Center
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CMV esophagitis is an infection of the esophagus caused by the cytomegalovirus (CMV). |
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Symptoms
Symptoms include: Difficult and painful swallowing; Low-grade fever; Mouth sores (oral lesions.
Causes
CMV is caused by the cytomegalovirus (CMV. This condition usually affects people who have a weakened immune system.
Tests
Blood and urine culture; CMV antigenemia; Cold agglutinins; Culture of cells obtained from an esophageal brushing; Es...
Treatments
Treatment involves antiviral medications that are given through a vein (intravenous) or by mouth (orally.
Prevention
Preventing AIDS can help avoid opportunistic infections, such as those caused by the cytomegalovirus. (Opportunistic ...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you develop symptoms of CMV esophagitis, especially if you have a suppressed immune...
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