Cytomegalovirus Infection Presenting as Ileoanal Pouchitis

Conclusions

In conclusion, CMV should be considered a cause of pouchitis, given the availability of an efficient antiviral treatment, especially in patients suffering from fever. CMV infection of the pouch might be a complication of pre-existing idiopathic pouchitis, so that additional antibacterial treatment seems to be helpful. A prospective study to systematically analyse the role of CMV in pouchitis is worthwhile.