A case of cytomegalovirus colitis in an immunocompetent hemodialysis patient

Abstract

Symptomatic cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in immunocompetent patients has traditionally been considered to have a benign and self-limited course. Moreover, current concept is that CMV infection in immunocompetent patients does not require treatment. However, recent studies reveal that CMV infection in immunocompetent patient with clinical manifestation is not a rare condition as thought previously. Here, we report a case of CMV colitis, which occurred in an immunocompetent hemodialysis patient who neither had HIV infection nor had medication that could cause immunosuppression. Our case revealed that the conservative treatment was not enough, and the administration of ganciclovir was essential for improving the disease course.