The impact of cytomegalovirus reactivation and its treatment on the course of inflammatory bowel disease

Summary Background Consequences of latent cytomegalovirus ( CMV ) infection reactivation on inflammatory bowel disease ( IBD ) flare, as a flare‐worsening factor or simple bystander, are debated. Impact of anti‐viral treatment on IBD course is poorly known. Aim To assess the impact of CMV reactivation on patients hospitalised for IBD flare and the effect of anti‐viral treatment on IBD flare in patients with CMV reactivation. Methods First, a...