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Treatment for Herpes esophagitis
Herpes esophagitis is treated primarily with antiviral medication, most often acyclovir or related drugs, along with supportive measures that reduce pain, preserve hydration, and allow the esophageal lining to heal. In more severe cases,…
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Causes of Herpes esophagitis
Herpes esophagitis is caused by infection of the esophagus with herpes simplex virus, usually herpes simplex virus type 1 and less often type 2. In most people, the virus does not reach the esophagus…
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Symptoms of Herpes esophagitis
Herpes esophagitis produces symptoms such as painful swallowing, difficulty swallowing, chest pain, fever, and a sensation that food is sticking in the throat or chest. These symptoms arise because herpes simplex virus infects the…
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FAQ about CMV colitis
This FAQ explains the key facts about CMV colitis, a condition caused by cytomegalovirus infecting the colon. It covers what the disease is, why it happens, how it is diagnosed, how doctors treat it,…
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Prevention of CMV colitis
CMV colitis is inflammation and tissue injury in the colon caused by reactivation or acquisition of cytomegalovirus (CMV), a member of the herpesvirus family. In many people, CMV remains latent after initial infection and…
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Diagnosis of CMV colitis
CMV colitis is diagnosed by combining clinical suspicion with laboratory and tissue-based testing. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common herpesvirus that can remain latent in the body and reactivate when immune defenses are weakened. When…
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Treatment for CMV colitis
CMV colitis is treated primarily with antiviral medicines, along with adjustment of immune suppression when relevant and, in severe cases, procedural or surgical intervention. These treatments work by reducing active cytomegalovirus replication, limiting the…