Cytomegalovirus Hepatitis and Pancreatitis in the Immunocompetent

摘要

BackgroundCytomegalovirus (CMV) is a double-stranded DNA virus and a member of the Herpesviridae family. It is a lytic virus that causes a cytopathic effect in vitro and in vivo. CMV affects nearly all humans, with a 60%-100% seroprevalence worldwide, and in the immunocompetent it typically manifests as a mild and self-limiting mononucleosis syndrome. In immunocompromised patients, CMV has the ability to cause significant inflammation in many different organ systems.