CMV Infection in Pediatric IBD

Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are predisposed to infections. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) colitis in adult IBD patients, particularly ulcerative colitis (UC), is related to severe or steroid-refractory disease. The aim of this review is to summarize the data on the prevalence and role of CMV colitis in children with IBD. Data on CMV colitis in children continue to be very limited due to its rarity. As in adults, children with...